Finding the Third Proportional to 508,618 and 769,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,618 and 769,473 is: 1,164,112.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,618 : 769,473 = 769,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,618/769,473 = 769,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,618x = 769,473 × 769,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,618x = 592,088,697,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 592,088,697,729/508,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,164,112.75
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