Finding the Third Proportional to 502,069 and 764,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 502,069 and 764,882 is: 1,165,267.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
502,069 : 764,882 = 764,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
502,069/764,882 = 764,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
502,069x = 764,882 × 764,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
502,069x = 585,044,473,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 585,044,473,924/502,069 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,165,267.07
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