Finding the Third Proportional to 517,574 and 823,017
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Solution
The third proportional to 517,574 and 823,017 is: 1,308,715.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
517,574 : 823,017 = 823,017 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
517,574/823,017 = 823,017/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
517,574x = 823,017 × 823,017 - Step 4: Simplify right side
517,574x = 677,356,982,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 677,356,982,289/517,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,308,715.24
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