Finding the Third Proportional to 517,508 and 785,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 517,508 and 785,016 is: 1,190,803.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
517,508 : 785,016 = 785,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
517,508/785,016 = 785,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
517,508x = 785,016 × 785,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
517,508x = 616,250,120,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 616,250,120,256/517,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,190,803.08
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