Finding the Third Proportional to 511,706 and 802,677
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Solution
The third proportional to 511,706 and 802,677 is: 1,259,102.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511,706 : 802,677 = 802,677 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511,706/802,677 = 802,677/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511,706x = 802,677 × 802,677 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511,706x = 644,290,366,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 644,290,366,329/511,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,259,102.62
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