Finding the Third Proportional to 513,838 and 790,413
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Solution
The third proportional to 513,838 and 790,413 is: 1,215,855.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
513,838 : 790,413 = 790,413 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
513,838/790,413 = 790,413/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
513,838x = 790,413 × 790,413 - Step 4: Simplify right side
513,838x = 624,752,710,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 624,752,710,569/513,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,215,855.41
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