Finding the Third Proportional to 536,918 and 751,039
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Solution
The third proportional to 536,918 and 751,039 is: 1,050,550.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
536,918 : 751,039 = 751,039 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
536,918/751,039 = 751,039/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
536,918x = 751,039 × 751,039 - Step 4: Simplify right side
536,918x = 564,059,579,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 564,059,579,521/536,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,050,550.70
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