Finding the Third Proportional to 523,668 and 800,727
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,668 and 800,727 is: 1,224,370.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,668 : 800,727 = 800,727 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,668/800,727 = 800,727/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,668x = 800,727 × 800,727 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,668x = 641,163,728,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 641,163,728,529/523,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,224,370.65
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