Finding the Third Proportional to 499,757 and 794,825
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Solution
The third proportional to 499,757 and 794,825 is: 1,264,107.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
499,757 : 794,825 = 794,825 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
499,757/794,825 = 794,825/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
499,757x = 794,825 × 794,825 - Step 4: Simplify right side
499,757x = 631,746,780,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 631,746,780,625/499,757 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,264,107.92
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