Finding the Third Proportional to 502,402 and 753,611
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Solution
The third proportional to 502,402 and 753,611 is: 1,130,428.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
502,402 : 753,611 = 753,611 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
502,402/753,611 = 753,611/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
502,402x = 753,611 × 753,611 - Step 4: Simplify right side
502,402x = 567,929,539,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 567,929,539,321/502,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,130,428.50
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