Finding the Third Proportional to 536,580 and 752,007
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Solution
The third proportional to 536,580 and 752,007 is: 1,053,923.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
536,580 : 752,007 = 752,007 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
536,580/752,007 = 752,007/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
536,580x = 752,007 × 752,007 - Step 4: Simplify right side
536,580x = 565,514,528,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 565,514,528,049/536,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,053,923.98
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