Finding the Third Proportional to 524,752 and 787,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,752 and 787,512 is: 1,181,844.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,752 : 787,512 = 787,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,752/787,512 = 787,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,752x = 787,512 × 787,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,752x = 620,175,150,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 620,175,150,144/524,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,181,844.28
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