Finding the Third Proportional to 525,960 and 744,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 525,960 and 744,228 is: 1,053,074.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
525,960 : 744,228 = 744,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
525,960/744,228 = 744,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
525,960x = 744,228 × 744,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
525,960x = 553,875,315,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 553,875,315,984/525,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,053,074.98
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