Finding the Third Proportional to 511,560 and 800,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 511,560 and 800,736 is: 1,253,378.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511,560 : 800,736 = 800,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511,560/800,736 = 800,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511,560x = 800,736 × 800,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511,560x = 641,178,141,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 641,178,141,696/511,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,253,378.18
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