Finding the Third Proportional to 517,008 and 758,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 517,008 and 758,496 is: 1,112,780.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
517,008 : 758,496 = 758,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
517,008/758,496 = 758,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
517,008x = 758,496 × 758,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
517,008x = 575,316,182,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 575,316,182,016/517,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,112,780.04
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