Finding the Third Proportional to 522,514 and 781,743
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Solution
The third proportional to 522,514 and 781,743 is: 1,169,580.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
522,514 : 781,743 = 781,743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
522,514/781,743 = 781,743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
522,514x = 781,743 × 781,743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
522,514x = 611,122,118,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 611,122,118,049/522,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,169,580.37
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