Finding the Third Proportional to 533,292 and 750,042
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,292 and 750,042 is: 1,054,887.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,292 : 750,042 = 750,042 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,292/750,042 = 750,042/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,292x = 750,042 × 750,042 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,292x = 562,563,001,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 562,563,001,764/533,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,054,887.38
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