Finding the Third Proportional to 520,622 and 786,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 520,622 and 786,480 is: 1,188,099.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
520,622 : 786,480 = 786,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
520,622/786,480 = 786,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
520,622x = 786,480 × 786,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
520,622x = 618,550,790,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 618,550,790,400/520,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,188,099.60
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