Finding the Third Proportional to 513,207 and 754,065
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,207 and 754,065 is: 1,107,962.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,207 : 754,065 = 754,065 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,207/754,065 = 754,065/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,207x = 754,065 × 754,065 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,207x = 568,614,024,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 568,614,024,225/513,207 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,107,962.33
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