Finding the Third Proportional to 517,248 and 776,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 517,248 and 776,574 is: 1,165,914.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
517,248 : 776,574 = 776,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
517,248/776,574 = 776,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
517,248x = 776,574 × 776,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
517,248x = 603,067,177,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 603,067,177,476/517,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,165,914.95
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