Finding the Third Proportional to 522,553 and 781,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 522,553 and 781,798 is: 1,169,657.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
522,553 : 781,798 = 781,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
522,553/781,798 = 781,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
522,553x = 781,798 × 781,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
522,553x = 611,208,112,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 611,208,112,804/522,553 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,169,657.65
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