Finding the Third Proportional to 517,203 and 776,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 517,203 and 776,430 is: 1,165,584.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
517,203 : 776,430 = 776,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
517,203/776,430 = 776,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
517,203x = 776,430 × 776,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
517,203x = 602,843,544,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 602,843,544,900/517,203 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,165,584.01
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