Finding the Third Proportional to 515,999 and 758,831
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Solution
The third proportional to 515,999 and 758,831 is: 1,115,941.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
515,999 : 758,831 = 758,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
515,999/758,831 = 758,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
515,999x = 758,831 × 758,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
515,999x = 575,824,486,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 575,824,486,561/515,999 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,115,941.09
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