Finding the Third Proportional to 504,582 and 758,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,582 and 758,994 is: 1,141,681.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,582 : 758,994 = 758,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,582/758,994 = 758,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,582x = 758,994 × 758,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,582x = 576,071,892,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 576,071,892,036/504,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,141,681.42
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