Finding the Third Proportional to 504,950 and 758,733
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,950 and 758,733 is: 1,140,064.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,950 : 758,733 = 758,733 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,950/758,733 = 758,733/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,950x = 758,733 × 758,733 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,950x = 575,675,765,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 575,675,765,289/504,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,140,064.89
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