Finding the Third Proportional to 515,263 and 778,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 515,263 and 778,535 is: 1,176,325.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
515,263 : 778,535 = 778,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
515,263/778,535 = 778,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
515,263x = 778,535 × 778,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
515,263x = 606,116,746,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 606,116,746,225/515,263 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,176,325.00
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