Finding the Third Proportional to 515,060 and 757,699
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Solution
The third proportional to 515,060 and 757,699 is: 1,114,642.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
515,060 : 757,699 = 757,699 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
515,060/757,699 = 757,699/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
515,060x = 757,699 × 757,699 - Step 4: Simplify right side
515,060x = 574,107,774,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 574,107,774,601/515,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,114,642.52
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