Finding the Third Proportional to 524,328 and 790,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,328 and 790,788 is: 1,192,661.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,328 : 790,788 = 790,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,328/790,788 = 790,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,328x = 790,788 × 790,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,328x = 625,345,660,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 625,345,660,944/524,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,192,661.20
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