Finding the Third Proportional to 504,670 and 749,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,670 and 749,713 is: 1,113,736.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,670 : 749,713 = 749,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,670/749,713 = 749,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,670x = 749,713 × 749,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,670x = 562,069,582,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 562,069,582,369/504,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,113,736.86
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