Finding the Third Proportional to 503,721 and 760,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 503,721 and 760,434 is: 1,147,976.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503,721 : 760,434 = 760,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503,721/760,434 = 760,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503,721x = 760,434 × 760,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503,721x = 578,259,868,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 578,259,868,356/503,721 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,147,976.50
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