Finding the Third Proportional to 510,462 and 750,951
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Solution
The third proportional to 510,462 and 750,951 is: 1,104,739.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510,462 : 750,951 = 750,951 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510,462/750,951 = 750,951/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510,462x = 750,951 × 750,951 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510,462x = 563,927,404,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 563,927,404,401/510,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,104,739.24
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