Finding the Third Proportional to 504,776 and 781,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,776 and 781,476 is: 1,209,852.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,776 : 781,476 = 781,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,776/781,476 = 781,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,776x = 781,476 × 781,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,776x = 610,704,738,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 610,704,738,576/504,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,209,852.96
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