Finding the Third Proportional to 505,478 and 760,269
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,478 and 760,269 is: 1,143,489.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,478 : 760,269 = 760,269 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,478/760,269 = 760,269/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,478x = 760,269 × 760,269 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,478x = 578,008,952,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 578,008,952,361/505,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,143,489.83
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