Finding the Third Proportional to 537,516 and 753,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 537,516 and 753,408 is: 1,056,012.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
537,516 : 753,408 = 753,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
537,516/753,408 = 753,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
537,516x = 753,408 × 753,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
537,516x = 567,623,614,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 567,623,614,464/537,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,056,012.50
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