Finding the Third Proportional to 504,892 and 758,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,892 and 758,634 is: 1,139,898.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,892 : 758,634 = 758,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,892/758,634 = 758,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,892x = 758,634 × 758,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,892x = 575,525,545,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 575,525,545,956/504,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,139,898.33
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