Finding the Third Proportional to 522,490 and 781,709
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Solution
The third proportional to 522,490 and 781,709 is: 1,169,532.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
522,490 : 781,709 = 781,709 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
522,490/781,709 = 781,709/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
522,490x = 781,709 × 781,709 - Step 4: Simplify right side
522,490x = 611,068,960,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 611,068,960,681/522,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,169,532.36
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