Finding the Third Proportional to 504,518 and 758,895
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,518 and 758,895 is: 1,141,528.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,518 : 758,895 = 758,895 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,518/758,895 = 758,895/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,518x = 758,895 × 758,895 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,518x = 575,921,621,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 575,921,621,025/504,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,141,528.39
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