Finding the Third Proportional to 503,128 and 747,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 503,128 and 747,852 is: 1,111,610.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503,128 : 747,852 = 747,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503,128/747,852 = 747,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503,128x = 747,852 × 747,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503,128x = 559,282,613,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 559,282,613,904/503,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,111,610.99
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