Finding the Third Proportional to 503,076 and 761,095
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Solution
The third proportional to 503,076 and 761,095 is: 1,151,447.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503,076 : 761,095 = 761,095 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503,076/761,095 = 761,095/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503,076x = 761,095 × 761,095 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503,076x = 579,265,599,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 579,265,599,025/503,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,151,447.49
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