Finding the Third Proportional to 507,033 and 758,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,033 and 758,970 is: 1,136,090.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,033 : 758,970 = 758,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,033/758,970 = 758,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,033x = 758,970 × 758,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,033x = 576,035,460,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 576,035,460,900/507,033 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,136,090.67
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