Finding the Third Proportional to 516,122 and 759,003
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Solution
The third proportional to 516,122 and 759,003 is: 1,116,180.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
516,122 : 759,003 = 759,003 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
516,122/759,003 = 759,003/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
516,122x = 759,003 × 759,003 - Step 4: Simplify right side
516,122x = 576,085,554,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 576,085,554,009/516,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,116,180.97
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