Finding the Third Proportional to 513,118 and 804,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,118 and 804,925 is: 1,262,680.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,118 : 804,925 = 804,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,118/804,925 = 804,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,118x = 804,925 × 804,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,118x = 647,904,255,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,904,255,625/513,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,262,680.82
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