Finding the Third Proportional to 507,354 and 802,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,354 and 802,773 is: 1,270,206.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,354 : 802,773 = 802,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,354/802,773 = 802,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,354x = 802,773 × 802,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,354x = 644,444,489,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 644,444,489,529/507,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,270,206.78
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