Finding the Third Proportional to 517,440 and 772,965
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Solution
The third proportional to 517,440 and 772,965 is: 1,154,674.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
517,440 : 772,965 = 772,965 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
517,440/772,965 = 772,965/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
517,440x = 772,965 × 772,965 - Step 4: Simplify right side
517,440x = 597,474,891,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 597,474,891,225/517,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,154,674.73
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