Finding the Third Proportional to 504,464 and 737,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,464 and 737,296 is: 1,077,590.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,464 : 737,296 = 737,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,464/737,296 = 737,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,464x = 737,296 × 737,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,464x = 543,605,391,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 543,605,391,616/504,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,077,590.06
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