Finding the Third Proportional to 513,140 and 764,238
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,140 and 764,238 is: 1,138,207.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,140 : 764,238 = 764,238 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,140/764,238 = 764,238/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,140x = 764,238 × 764,238 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,140x = 584,059,720,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 584,059,720,644/513,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,138,207.35
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