Finding the Third Proportional to 519,242 and 758,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 519,242 and 758,439 is: 1,107,825.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519,242 : 758,439 = 758,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519,242/758,439 = 758,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519,242x = 758,439 × 758,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519,242x = 575,229,716,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 575,229,716,721/519,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,107,825.86
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