Finding the Third Proportional to 510,045 and 750,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 510,045 and 750,963 is: 1,105,677.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510,045 : 750,963 = 750,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510,045/750,963 = 750,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510,045x = 750,963 × 750,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510,045x = 563,945,427,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 563,945,427,369/510,045 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,105,677.79
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