Finding the Third Proportional to 508,614 and 769,467
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,614 and 769,467 is: 1,164,103.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,614 : 769,467 = 769,467 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,614/769,467 = 769,467/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,614x = 769,467 × 769,467 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,614x = 592,079,464,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 592,079,464,089/508,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,164,103.75
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