Finding the Third Proportional to 513,004 and 769,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,004 and 769,778 is: 1,155,075.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,004 : 769,778 = 769,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,004/769,778 = 769,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,004x = 769,778 × 769,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,004x = 592,558,169,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 592,558,169,284/513,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,155,075.14
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