Finding the Third Proportional to 503,782 and 755,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 503,782 and 755,361 is: 1,132,573.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503,782 : 755,361 = 755,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503,782/755,361 = 755,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503,782x = 755,361 × 755,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503,782x = 570,570,240,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 570,570,240,321/503,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,132,573.69
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