Finding the Third Proportional to 503,694 and 760,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 503,694 and 760,392 is: 1,147,911.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503,694 : 760,392 = 760,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503,694/760,392 = 760,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503,694x = 760,392 × 760,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503,694x = 578,195,993,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 578,195,993,664/503,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,147,911.22
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