Finding the Third Proportional to 516,414 and 797,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 516,414 and 797,628 is: 1,231,977.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
516,414 : 797,628 = 797,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
516,414/797,628 = 797,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
516,414x = 797,628 × 797,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
516,414x = 636,210,426,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 636,210,426,384/516,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,231,977.50
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