Finding the Third Proportional to 500,735 and 763,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 500,735 and 763,715 is: 1,164,808.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
500,735 : 763,715 = 763,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
500,735/763,715 = 763,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
500,735x = 763,715 × 763,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
500,735x = 583,260,601,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 583,260,601,225/500,735 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,164,808.93
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