Finding the Third Proportional to 505,494 and 760,293
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,494 and 760,293 is: 1,143,525.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,494 : 760,293 = 760,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,494/760,293 = 760,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,494x = 760,293 × 760,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,494x = 578,045,445,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 578,045,445,849/505,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,143,525.83
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