Finding the Third Proportional to 504,308 and 780,843
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,308 and 780,843 is: 1,209,014.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,308 : 780,843 = 780,843 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,308/780,843 = 780,843/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,308x = 780,843 × 780,843 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,308x = 609,715,790,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 609,715,790,649/504,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,209,014.71
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