Finding the Third Proportional to 496,904 and 702,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 496,904 and 702,444 is: 993,003.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
496,904 : 702,444 = 702,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
496,904/702,444 = 702,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
496,904x = 702,444 × 702,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
496,904x = 493,427,573,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 493,427,573,136/496,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 993,003.83
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