Finding the Third Proportional to 524,856 and 787,146.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,856 and 787,146.75 is: 1,180,514.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,856 : 787,146.75 = 787,146.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,856/787,146.75 = 787,146.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,856x = 787,146.75 × 787,146.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,856x = 619,600,006,035.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 619,600,006,035.56/524,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,180,514.29
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