Finding the Third Proportional to 523,852 and 775,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,852 and 775,957 is: 1,149,388.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,852 : 775,957 = 775,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,852/775,957 = 775,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,852x = 775,957 × 775,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,852x = 602,109,265,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 602,109,265,849/523,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,149,388.12
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