Finding the Third Proportional to 508,797 and 791,205.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,797 and 791,205.75 is: 1,230,366.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,797 : 791,205.75 = 791,205.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,797/791,205.75 = 791,205.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,797x = 791,205.75 × 791,205.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,797x = 626,006,538,833.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 626,006,538,833.06/508,797 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,230,366.02
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