Finding the Third Proportional to 507,374 and 780,135
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,374 and 780,135 is: 1,199,530.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,374 : 780,135 = 780,135 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,374/780,135 = 780,135/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,374x = 780,135 × 780,135 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,374x = 608,610,618,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 608,610,618,225/507,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,199,530.56
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