Finding the Third Proportional to 506,106 and 757,755
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Solution
The third proportional to 506,106 and 757,755 is: 1,134,530.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506,106 : 757,755 = 757,755 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506,106/757,755 = 757,755/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506,106x = 757,755 × 757,755 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506,106x = 574,192,640,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 574,192,640,025/506,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,134,530.39
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