Finding the Third Proportional to 497,953 and 754,447
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Solution
The third proportional to 497,953 and 754,447 is: 1,143,060.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497,953 : 754,447 = 754,447 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497,953/754,447 = 754,447/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497,953x = 754,447 × 754,447 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497,953x = 569,190,275,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 569,190,275,809/497,953 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,143,060.24
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