Finding the Third Proportional to 503,028 and 761,045
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Solution
The third proportional to 503,028 and 761,045 is: 1,151,406.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503,028 : 761,045 = 761,045 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503,028/761,045 = 761,045/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503,028x = 761,045 × 761,045 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503,028x = 579,189,492,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 579,189,492,025/503,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,151,406.07
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