Finding the Third Proportional to 504,450 and 737,275
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,450 and 737,275 is: 1,077,558.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,450 : 737,275 = 737,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,450/737,275 = 737,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,450x = 737,275 × 737,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,450x = 543,574,425,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 543,574,425,625/504,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,077,558.58
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