Finding the Third Proportional to 504,373 and 780,923
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,373 and 780,923 is: 1,209,106.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,373 : 780,923 = 780,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,373/780,923 = 780,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,373x = 780,923 × 780,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,373x = 609,840,731,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 609,840,731,929/504,373 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,209,106.62
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