Finding the Third Proportional to 503,414 and 761,569
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Solution
The third proportional to 503,414 and 761,569 is: 1,152,108.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503,414 : 761,569 = 761,569 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503,414/761,569 = 761,569/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503,414x = 761,569 × 761,569 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503,414x = 579,987,341,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 579,987,341,761/503,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,152,108.09
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