Finding the Third Proportional to 513,124 and 804,921
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,124 and 804,921 is: 1,262,653.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,124 : 804,921 = 804,921 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,124/804,921 = 804,921/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,124x = 804,921 × 804,921 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,124x = 647,897,816,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,897,816,241/513,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,262,653.50
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