Finding the Third Proportional to 500,041 and 794,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 500,041 and 794,348 is: 1,261,874.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
500,041 : 794,348 = 794,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
500,041/794,348 = 794,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
500,041x = 794,348 × 794,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
500,041x = 630,988,745,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 630,988,745,104/500,041 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,261,874.02
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