Finding the Third Proportional to 525,996 and 744,273
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Solution
The third proportional to 525,996 and 744,273 is: 1,053,130.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
525,996 : 744,273 = 744,273 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
525,996/744,273 = 744,273/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
525,996x = 744,273 × 744,273 - Step 4: Simplify right side
525,996x = 553,942,298,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 553,942,298,529/525,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,053,130.25
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