Finding the Third Proportional to 518,372 and 811,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 518,372 and 811,416 is: 1,270,122.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
518,372 : 811,416 = 811,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
518,372/811,416 = 811,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
518,372x = 811,416 × 811,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
518,372x = 658,395,925,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 658,395,925,056/518,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,270,122.47
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