Finding the Third Proportional to 500,028 and 794,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 500,028 and 794,328 is: 1,261,843.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
500,028 : 794,328 = 794,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
500,028/794,328 = 794,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
500,028x = 794,328 × 794,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
500,028x = 630,956,971,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 630,956,971,584/500,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,261,843.28
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