Finding the Third Proportional to 504,602 and 759,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,602 and 759,009 is: 1,141,681.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,602 : 759,009 = 759,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,602/759,009 = 759,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,602x = 759,009 × 759,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,602x = 576,094,662,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 576,094,662,081/504,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,141,681.29
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