Finding the Third Proportional to 522,546 and 781,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 522,546 and 781,788 is: 1,169,643.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
522,546 : 781,788 = 781,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
522,546/781,788 = 781,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
522,546x = 781,788 × 781,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
522,546x = 611,192,476,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 611,192,476,944/522,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,169,643.39
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