Finding the Third Proportional to 513,580 and 739,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,580 and 739,766 is: 1,065,566.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,580 : 739,766 = 739,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,580/739,766 = 739,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,580x = 739,766 × 739,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,580x = 547,253,734,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 547,253,734,756/513,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,065,566.68
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