Finding the Third Proportional to 515,197 and 757,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 515,197 and 757,888 is: 1,114,902.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
515,197 : 757,888 = 757,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
515,197/757,888 = 757,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
515,197x = 757,888 × 757,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
515,197x = 574,394,220,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 574,394,220,544/515,197 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,114,902.11
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