Finding the Third Proportional to 504,943 and 758,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,943 and 758,712 is: 1,140,017.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,943 : 758,712 = 758,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,943/758,712 = 758,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,943x = 758,712 × 758,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,943x = 575,643,898,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 575,643,898,944/504,943 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,140,017.58
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