Finding the Third Proportional to 504,940 and 758,705
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,940 and 758,705 is: 1,140,003.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,940 : 758,705 = 758,705 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,940/758,705 = 758,705/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,940x = 758,705 × 758,705 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,940x = 575,633,277,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 575,633,277,025/504,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,140,003.32
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