Finding the Third Proportional to 400,514 and 812,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 400,514 and 812,080 is: 1,646,568.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
400,514 : 812,080 = 812,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
400,514/812,080 = 812,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
400,514x = 812,080 × 812,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
400,514x = 659,473,926,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 659,473,926,400/400,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,646,568.97
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