Finding the Third Proportional to 504,498 and 756,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,498 and 756,819 is: 1,135,336.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,498 : 756,819 = 756,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,498/756,819 = 756,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,498x = 756,819 × 756,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,498x = 572,774,998,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 572,774,998,761/504,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,135,336.51
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