Finding the Third Proportional to 513,578 and 739,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,578 and 739,763 is: 1,065,562.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,578 : 739,763 = 739,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,578/739,763 = 739,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,578x = 739,763 × 739,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,578x = 547,249,296,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 547,249,296,169/513,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,065,562.19
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