Finding the Third Proportional to 505,928 and 758,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,928 and 758,649 is: 1,137,609.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,928 : 758,649 = 758,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,928/758,649 = 758,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,928x = 758,649 × 758,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,928x = 575,548,305,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 575,548,305,201/505,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,137,609.12
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