Finding the Third Proportional to 515,448 and 757,725
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Solution
The third proportional to 515,448 and 757,725 is: 1,113,879.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
515,448 : 757,725 = 757,725 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
515,448/757,725 = 757,725/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
515,448x = 757,725 × 757,725 - Step 4: Simplify right side
515,448x = 574,147,175,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 574,147,175,625/515,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,113,879.92
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