Finding the Third Proportional to 504,712 and 775,777
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,712 and 775,777 is: 1,192,422.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,712 : 775,777 = 775,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,712/775,777 = 775,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,712x = 775,777 × 775,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,712x = 601,829,953,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 601,829,953,729/504,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,192,422.52
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