Finding the Third Proportional to 511,501 and 744,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 511,501 and 744,762 is: 1,084,397.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511,501 : 744,762 = 744,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511,501/744,762 = 744,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511,501x = 744,762 × 744,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511,501x = 554,670,436,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 554,670,436,644/511,501 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,084,397.56
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