Finding the Third Proportional to 501,690 and 777,141
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Solution
The third proportional to 501,690 and 777,141 is: 1,203,827.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
501,690 : 777,141 = 777,141 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
501,690/777,141 = 777,141/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
501,690x = 777,141 × 777,141 - Step 4: Simplify right side
501,690x = 603,948,133,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 603,948,133,881/501,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,203,827.33
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