Finding the Third Proportional to 504,444 and 771,443
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,444 and 771,443 is: 1,179,762.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,444 : 771,443 = 771,443 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,444/771,443 = 771,443/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,444x = 771,443 × 771,443 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,444x = 595,124,302,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 595,124,302,249/504,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,179,762.87
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