Finding the Third Proportional to 523,764 and 800,865
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,764 and 800,865 is: 1,224,568.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,764 : 800,865 = 800,865 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,764/800,865 = 800,865/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,764x = 800,865 × 800,865 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,764x = 641,384,748,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 641,384,748,225/523,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,224,568.22
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