Finding the Third Proportional to 522,510 and 781,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 522,510 and 781,737 is: 1,169,571.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
522,510 : 781,737 = 781,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
522,510/781,737 = 781,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
522,510x = 781,737 × 781,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
522,510x = 611,112,737,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 611,112,737,169/522,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,169,571.37
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