Finding the Third Proportional to 506,099 and 764,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 506,099 and 764,378 is: 1,154,465.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506,099 : 764,378 = 764,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506,099/764,378 = 764,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506,099x = 764,378 × 764,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506,099x = 584,273,726,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 584,273,726,884/506,099 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,154,465.29
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