Finding the Third Proportional to 502,400 and 753,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 502,400 and 753,608 is: 1,130,424.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
502,400 : 753,608 = 753,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
502,400/753,608 = 753,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
502,400x = 753,608 × 753,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
502,400x = 567,925,017,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 567,925,017,664/502,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,130,424.00
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