Finding the Third Proportional to 507,111 and 708,933
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,111 and 708,933 is: 991,076.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,111 : 708,933 = 708,933 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,111/708,933 = 708,933/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,111x = 708,933 × 708,933 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,111x = 502,585,998,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 502,585,998,489/507,111 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 991,076.90
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