Finding the Third Proportional to 511,398 and 767,097
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Solution
The third proportional to 511,398 and 767,097 is: 1,150,645.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511,398 : 767,097 = 767,097 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511,398/767,097 = 767,097/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511,398x = 767,097 × 767,097 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511,398x = 588,437,807,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 588,437,807,409/511,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,150,645.50
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