Finding the Third Proportional to 503,064 and 761,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 503,064 and 761,076 is: 1,151,417.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503,064 : 761,076 = 761,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503,064/761,076 = 761,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503,064x = 761,076 × 761,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503,064x = 579,236,677,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 579,236,677,776/503,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,151,417.47
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