Finding the Third Proportional to 536,571 and 752,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 536,571 and 752,052 is: 1,054,067.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
536,571 : 752,052 = 752,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
536,571/752,052 = 752,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
536,571x = 752,052 × 752,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
536,571x = 565,582,210,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 565,582,210,704/536,571 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,054,067.79
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