Finding the Third Proportional to 515,632 and 796,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 515,632 and 796,782 is: 1,231,229.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
515,632 : 796,782 = 796,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
515,632/796,782 = 796,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
515,632x = 796,782 × 796,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
515,632x = 634,861,555,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 634,861,555,524/515,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,231,229.94
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