Finding the Third Proportional to 504,576 and 758,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,576 and 758,970 is: 1,141,622.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,576 : 758,970 = 758,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,576/758,970 = 758,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,576x = 758,970 × 758,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,576x = 576,035,460,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 576,035,460,900/504,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,141,622.79
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