Finding the Third Proportional to 500,694 and 775,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 500,694 and 775,776 is: 1,201,988.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
500,694 : 775,776 = 775,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
500,694/775,776 = 775,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
500,694x = 775,776 × 775,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
500,694x = 601,828,402,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 601,828,402,176/500,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,201,988.44
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