Finding the Third Proportional to 504,558 and 758,963.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,558 and 758,963.25 is: 1,141,643.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,558 : 758,963.25 = 758,963.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,558/758,963.25 = 758,963.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,558x = 758,963.25 × 758,963.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,558x = 576,025,214,850.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 576,025,214,850.56/504,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,141,643.21
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