Finding the Third Proportional to 519,992 and 783,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 519,992 and 783,676 is: 1,181,072.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519,992 : 783,676 = 783,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519,992/783,676 = 783,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519,992x = 783,676 × 783,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519,992x = 614,148,072,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 614,148,072,976/519,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,181,072.16
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