Finding the Third Proportional to 503,678 and 760,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 503,678 and 760,368 is: 1,147,875.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503,678 : 760,368 = 760,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503,678/760,368 = 760,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503,678x = 760,368 × 760,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503,678x = 578,159,495,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 578,159,495,424/503,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,147,875.22
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