Finding the Third Proportional to 511,522 and 802,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 511,522 and 802,464 is: 1,258,887.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511,522 : 802,464 = 802,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511,522/802,464 = 802,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511,522x = 802,464 × 802,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511,522x = 643,948,471,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 643,948,471,296/511,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,258,887.15
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