Finding the Third Proportional to 501,354 and 776,679
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Solution
The third proportional to 501,354 and 776,679 is: 1,203,202.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
501,354 : 776,679 = 776,679 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
501,354/776,679 = 776,679/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
501,354x = 776,679 × 776,679 - Step 4: Simplify right side
501,354x = 603,230,269,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 603,230,269,041/501,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,203,202.27
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