Finding the Third Proportional to 518,402 and 741,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 518,402 and 741,315 is: 1,060,080.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
518,402 : 741,315 = 741,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
518,402/741,315 = 741,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
518,402x = 741,315 × 741,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
518,402x = 549,547,929,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 549,547,929,225/518,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,060,080.65
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