Finding the Third Proportional to 506,624 and 790,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 506,624 and 790,608 is: 1,233,776.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506,624 : 790,608 = 790,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506,624/790,608 = 790,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506,624x = 790,608 × 790,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506,624x = 625,061,009,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 625,061,009,664/506,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,233,776.94
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