Finding the Third Proportional to 524,148 and 785,403
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,148 and 785,403 is: 1,176,877.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,148 : 785,403 = 785,403 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,148/785,403 = 785,403/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,148x = 785,403 × 785,403 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,148x = 616,857,872,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 616,857,872,409/524,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,176,877.28
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