Finding the Third Proportional to 519,972.75 and 798,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 519,972.75 and 798,882 is: 1,227,395.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519,972.75 : 798,882 = 798,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519,972.75/798,882 = 798,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519,972.75x = 798,882 × 798,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519,972.75x = 638,212,449,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 638,212,449,924/519,972.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,227,395.95
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