Finding the Third Proportional to 525,042 and 792,369
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Solution
The third proportional to 525,042 and 792,369 is: 1,195,806.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
525,042 : 792,369 = 792,369 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
525,042/792,369 = 792,369/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
525,042x = 792,369 × 792,369 - Step 4: Simplify right side
525,042x = 627,848,632,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 627,848,632,161/525,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,195,806.49
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