Finding the Third Proportional to 511,402 and 767,103
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Solution
The third proportional to 511,402 and 767,103 is: 1,150,654.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511,402 : 767,103 = 767,103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511,402/767,103 = 767,103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511,402x = 767,103 × 767,103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511,402x = 588,447,012,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 588,447,012,609/511,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,150,654.50
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