Finding the Third Proportional to 513,999 and 753,462
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,999 and 753,462 is: 1,104,486.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,999 : 753,462 = 753,462 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,999/753,462 = 753,462/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,999x = 753,462 × 753,462 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,999x = 567,704,985,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 567,704,985,444/513,999 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,104,486.56
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