Finding the Third Proportional to 525,024 and 787,365
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Solution
The third proportional to 525,024 and 787,365 is: 1,180,791.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
525,024 : 787,365 = 787,365 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
525,024/787,365 = 787,365/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
525,024x = 787,365 × 787,365 - Step 4: Simplify right side
525,024x = 619,943,643,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 619,943,643,225/525,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,180,791.06
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