Finding the Third Proportional to 502,283 and 704,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 502,283 and 704,140 is: 987,119.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
502,283 : 704,140 = 704,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
502,283/704,140 = 704,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
502,283x = 704,140 × 704,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
502,283x = 495,813,139,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,813,139,600/502,283 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 987,119.09
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