Finding the Third Proportional to 514,080 and 790,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 514,080 and 790,704 is: 1,216,178.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
514,080 : 790,704 = 790,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
514,080/790,704 = 790,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
514,080x = 790,704 × 790,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
514,080x = 625,212,815,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 625,212,815,616/514,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,216,178.06
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