Finding the Third Proportional to 504,158 and 781,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,158 and 781,022 is: 1,209,928.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,158 : 781,022 = 781,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,158/781,022 = 781,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,158x = 781,022 × 781,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,158x = 609,995,364,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 609,995,364,484/504,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,209,928.96
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