Finding the Third Proportional to 514,754 and 775,911
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Solution
The third proportional to 514,754 and 775,911 is: 1,169,564.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
514,754 : 775,911 = 775,911 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
514,754/775,911 = 775,911/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
514,754x = 775,911 × 775,911 - Step 4: Simplify right side
514,754x = 602,037,879,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 602,037,879,921/514,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,169,564.26
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