Finding the Third Proportional to 502,362 and 753,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 502,362 and 753,633 is: 1,130,584.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
502,362 : 753,633 = 753,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
502,362/753,633 = 753,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
502,362x = 753,633 × 753,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
502,362x = 567,962,698,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 567,962,698,689/502,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,130,584.52
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