Finding the Third Proportional to 513,114 and 804,915
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,114 and 804,915 is: 1,262,659.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,114 : 804,915 = 804,915 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,114/804,915 = 804,915/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,114x = 804,915 × 804,915 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,114x = 647,888,157,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,888,157,225/513,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,262,659.29
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