Finding the Third Proportional to 508,068 and 779,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,068 and 779,670 is: 1,196,464.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,068 : 779,670 = 779,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,068/779,670 = 779,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,068x = 779,670 × 779,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,068x = 607,885,308,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 607,885,308,900/508,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,196,464.47
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