Finding the Third Proportional to 506,110 and 757,761
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Solution
The third proportional to 506,110 and 757,761 is: 1,134,539.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506,110 : 757,761 = 757,761 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506,110/757,761 = 757,761/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506,110x = 757,761 × 757,761 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506,110x = 574,201,733,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 574,201,733,121/506,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,134,539.39
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