Finding the Third Proportional to 523,854 and 775,959
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Solution
The third proportional to 523,854 and 775,959 is: 1,149,389.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,854 : 775,959 = 775,959 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,854/775,959 = 775,959/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,854x = 775,959 × 775,959 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,854x = 602,112,369,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 602,112,369,681/523,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,149,389.66
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