Finding the Third Proportional to 519,992 and 783,676.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 519,992 and 783,676.75 is: 1,181,074.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519,992 : 783,676.75 = 783,676.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519,992/783,676.75 = 783,676.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519,992x = 783,676.75 × 783,676.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519,992x = 614,149,248,490.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 614,149,248,490.56/519,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,181,074.42
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