Finding the Third Proportional to 502,320 and 753,481
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Solution
The third proportional to 502,320 and 753,481 is: 1,130,223.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
502,320 : 753,481 = 753,481 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
502,320/753,481 = 753,481/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
502,320x = 753,481 × 753,481 - Step 4: Simplify right side
502,320x = 567,733,617,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 567,733,617,361/502,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,130,223.00
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