Finding the Third Proportional to 502,350 and 754,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 502,350 and 754,649 is: 1,133,662.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
502,350 : 754,649 = 754,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
502,350/754,649 = 754,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
502,350x = 754,649 × 754,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
502,350x = 569,495,113,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 569,495,113,201/502,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,133,662.01
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