Finding the Third Proportional to 504,948 and 758,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,948 and 758,730 is: 1,140,060.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,948 : 758,730 = 758,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,948/758,730 = 758,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,948x = 758,730 × 758,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,948x = 575,671,212,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 575,671,212,900/504,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,140,060.39
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