Finding the Third Proportional to 510,023 and 749,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 510,023 and 749,482 is: 1,101,368.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510,023 : 749,482 = 749,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510,023/749,482 = 749,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510,023x = 749,482 × 749,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510,023x = 561,723,268,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 561,723,268,324/510,023 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,101,368.50
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