Finding the Third Proportional to 516,568 and 774,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 516,568 and 774,824 is: 1,162,194.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
516,568 : 774,824 = 774,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
516,568/774,824 = 774,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
516,568x = 774,824 × 774,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
516,568x = 600,352,230,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 600,352,230,976/516,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,162,194.00
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