Finding the Third Proportional to 511,426 and 767,139
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Solution
The third proportional to 511,426 and 767,139 is: 1,150,708.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511,426 : 767,139 = 767,139 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511,426/767,139 = 767,139/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511,426x = 767,139 × 767,139 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511,426x = 588,502,245,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 588,502,245,321/511,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,150,708.50
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