Finding the Third Proportional to 504,678 and 749,727
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,678 and 749,727 is: 1,113,760.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,678 : 749,727 = 749,727 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,678/749,727 = 749,727/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,678x = 749,727 × 749,727 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,678x = 562,090,574,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 562,090,574,529/504,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,113,760.80
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