Finding the Third Proportional to 511,174 and 773,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 511,174 and 773,925 is: 1,171,733.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511,174 : 773,925 = 773,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511,174/773,925 = 773,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511,174x = 773,925 × 773,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511,174x = 598,959,905,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 598,959,905,625/511,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,171,733.90
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