Finding the Third Proportional to 514,254 and 770,889
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Solution
The third proportional to 514,254 and 770,889 is: 1,155,595.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
514,254 : 770,889 = 770,889 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
514,254/770,889 = 770,889/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
514,254x = 770,889 × 770,889 - Step 4: Simplify right side
514,254x = 594,269,850,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 594,269,850,321/514,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,155,595.97
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