Finding the Third Proportional to 499,768 and 730,914
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Solution
The third proportional to 499,768 and 730,914 is: 1,068,966.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
499,768 : 730,914 = 730,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
499,768/730,914 = 730,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
499,768x = 730,914 × 730,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
499,768x = 534,235,275,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 534,235,275,396/499,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,068,966.55
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