Finding the Third Proportional to 521,038 and 782,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 521,038 and 782,819 is: 1,176,124.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
521,038 : 782,819 = 782,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
521,038/782,819 = 782,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
521,038x = 782,819 × 782,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
521,038x = 612,805,586,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 612,805,586,761/521,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,176,124.56
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