Finding the Third Proportional to 500,669 and 774,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 500,669 and 774,759 is: 1,198,898.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
500,669 : 774,759 = 774,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
500,669/774,759 = 774,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
500,669x = 774,759 × 774,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
500,669x = 600,251,508,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 600,251,508,081/500,669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,198,898.89
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