Finding the Third Proportional to 506,118 and 764,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 506,118 and 764,400 is: 1,154,488.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506,118 : 764,400 = 764,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506,118/764,400 = 764,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506,118x = 764,400 × 764,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506,118x = 584,307,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 584,307,360,000/506,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,154,488.40
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