Finding the Third Proportional to 516,744 and 754,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 516,744 and 754,668 is: 1,102,139.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
516,744 : 754,668 = 754,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
516,744/754,668 = 754,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
516,744x = 754,668 × 754,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
516,744x = 569,523,790,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 569,523,790,224/516,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,102,139.14
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