Finding the Third Proportional to 513,438 and 799,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,438 and 799,164 is: 1,243,895.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,438 : 799,164 = 799,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,438/799,164 = 799,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,438x = 799,164 × 799,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,438x = 638,663,098,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 638,663,098,896/513,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,243,895.27
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