Finding the Third Proportional to 522,586 and 763,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 522,586 and 763,713 is: 1,116,098.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
522,586 : 763,713 = 763,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
522,586/763,713 = 763,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
522,586x = 763,713 × 763,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
522,586x = 583,257,546,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 583,257,546,369/522,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,116,098.68
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