Finding the Third Proportional to 503,696 and 760,395
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Solution
The third proportional to 503,696 and 760,395 is: 1,147,915.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503,696 : 760,395 = 760,395 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503,696/760,395 = 760,395/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503,696x = 760,395 × 760,395 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503,696x = 578,200,556,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 578,200,556,025/503,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,147,915.72
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