Finding the Third Proportional to 513,576 and 771,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,576 and 771,916 is: 1,160,206.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,576 : 771,916 = 771,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,576/771,916 = 771,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,576x = 771,916 × 771,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,576x = 595,854,311,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 595,854,311,056/513,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,160,206.69
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