Finding the Third Proportional to 507,072 and 759,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,072 and 759,024 is: 1,136,164.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,072 : 759,024 = 759,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,072/759,024 = 759,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,072x = 759,024 × 759,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,072x = 576,117,432,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 576,117,432,576/507,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,136,164.95
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