Finding the Third Proportional to 513,678 and 681,777
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,678 and 681,777 is: 904,885.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,678 : 681,777 = 681,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,678/681,777 = 681,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,678x = 681,777 × 681,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,678x = 464,819,877,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 464,819,877,729/513,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 904,885.70
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