Finding the Third Proportional to 559,872 and 754,272
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Solution
The third proportional to 559,872 and 754,272 is: 1,016,172
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
559,872 : 754,272 = 754,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
559,872/754,272 = 754,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
559,872x = 754,272 × 754,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
559,872x = 568,926,249,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 568,926,249,984/559,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,016,172
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