Finding the Third Proportional to 511,502 and 744,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 511,502 and 744,763 is: 1,084,398.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511,502 : 744,763 = 744,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511,502/744,763 = 744,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511,502x = 744,763 × 744,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511,502x = 554,671,926,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 554,671,926,169/511,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,084,398.35
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