Finding the Third Proportional to 508,274 and 747,627
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,274 and 747,627 is: 1,099,694.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,274 : 747,627 = 747,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,274/747,627 = 747,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,274x = 747,627 × 747,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,274x = 558,946,131,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 558,946,131,129/508,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,099,694.52
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