Finding the Third Proportional to 532,648 and 749,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,648 and 749,207 is: 1,053,812.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,648 : 749,207 = 749,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,648/749,207 = 749,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,648x = 749,207 × 749,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,648x = 561,311,128,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 561,311,128,849/532,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,053,812.52
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