Finding the Third Proportional to 522,786 and 782,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 522,786 and 782,100 is: 1,170,039.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
522,786 : 782,100 = 782,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
522,786/782,100 = 782,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
522,786x = 782,100 × 782,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
522,786x = 611,680,410,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 611,680,410,000/522,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,170,039.77
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