Finding the Third Proportional to 499,352 and 730,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 499,352 and 730,340 is: 1,068,177.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
499,352 : 730,340 = 730,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
499,352/730,340 = 730,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
499,352x = 730,340 × 730,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
499,352x = 533,396,515,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 533,396,515,600/499,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,068,177.39
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