Finding the Third Proportional to 517,266 and 756,198
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Solution
The third proportional to 517,266 and 756,198 is: 1,105,495.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
517,266 : 756,198 = 756,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
517,266/756,198 = 756,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
517,266x = 756,198 × 756,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
517,266x = 571,835,415,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 571,835,415,204/517,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,105,495.85
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