Finding the Third Proportional to 518,799 and 952,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 518,799 and 952,350 is: 1,748,211.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
518,799 : 952,350 = 952,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
518,799/952,350 = 952,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
518,799x = 952,350 × 952,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
518,799x = 906,970,522,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 906,970,522,500/518,799 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,748,211.78
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