Finding the Third Proportional to 501,940 and 754,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 501,940 and 754,028 is: 1,132,721.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
501,940 : 754,028 = 754,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
501,940/754,028 = 754,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
501,940x = 754,028 × 754,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
501,940x = 568,558,224,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 568,558,224,784/501,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,132,721.49
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