Finding the Third Proportional to 506,712 and 802,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 506,712 and 802,320 is: 1,270,381.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506,712 : 802,320 = 802,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506,712/802,320 = 802,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506,712x = 802,320 × 802,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506,712x = 643,717,382,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 643,717,382,400/506,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,270,381.17
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