Finding the Third Proportional to 510,608 and 715,525
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Solution
The third proportional to 510,608 and 715,525 is: 1,002,679.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510,608 : 715,525 = 715,525 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510,608/715,525 = 715,525/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510,608x = 715,525 × 715,525 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510,608x = 511,976,025,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 511,976,025,625/510,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,002,679.21
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