Finding the Third Proportional to 515,164 and 757,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 515,164 and 757,848 is: 1,114,855.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
515,164 : 757,848 = 757,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
515,164/757,848 = 757,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
515,164x = 757,848 × 757,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
515,164x = 574,333,591,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 574,333,591,104/515,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,114,855.83
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