Finding the Third Proportional to 504,690 and 739,371
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,690 and 739,371 is: 1,083,178.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,690 : 739,371 = 739,371 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,690/739,371 = 739,371/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,690x = 739,371 × 739,371 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,690x = 546,669,475,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 546,669,475,641/504,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,083,178.73
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