Finding the Third Proportional to 503,022 and 761,037
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Solution
The third proportional to 503,022 and 761,037 is: 1,151,395.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503,022 : 761,037 = 761,037 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503,022/761,037 = 761,037/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503,022x = 761,037 × 761,037 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503,022x = 579,177,315,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 579,177,315,369/503,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,151,395.60
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