Finding the Third Proportional to 524,862 and 787,155
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Solution
The third proportional to 524,862 and 787,155 is: 1,180,525.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
524,862 : 787,155 = 787,155 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
524,862/787,155 = 787,155/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
524,862x = 787,155 × 787,155 - Step 4: Simplify right side
524,862x = 619,612,994,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 619,612,994,025/524,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,180,525.54
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