Finding the Third Proportional to 557,686 and 752,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 557,686 and 752,450 is: 1,015,232.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
557,686 : 752,450 = 752,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
557,686/752,450 = 752,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
557,686x = 752,450 × 752,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
557,686x = 566,181,002,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 566,181,002,500/557,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,015,232.59
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