Finding the Third Proportional to 525,879 and 752,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 525,879 and 752,013 is: 1,075,387.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
525,879 : 752,013 = 752,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
525,879/752,013 = 752,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
525,879x = 752,013 × 752,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
525,879x = 565,523,552,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 565,523,552,169/525,879 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,075,387.21
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