Finding the Third Proportional to 518,004 and 800,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 518,004 and 800,014 is: 1,235,554.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
518,004 : 800,014 = 800,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
518,004/800,014 = 800,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
518,004x = 800,014 × 800,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
518,004x = 640,022,400,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 640,022,400,196/518,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,235,554.94
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