Finding the Third Proportional to 514,770 and 808,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 514,770 and 808,347 is: 1,269,353.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
514,770 : 808,347 = 808,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
514,770/808,347 = 808,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
514,770x = 808,347 × 808,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
514,770x = 653,424,872,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 653,424,872,409/514,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,269,353.06
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