Finding the Third Proportional to 525,642 and 823,629
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Solution
The third proportional to 525,642 and 823,629 is: 1,290,545.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
525,642 : 823,629 = 823,629 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
525,642/823,629 = 823,629/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
525,642x = 823,629 × 823,629 - Step 4: Simplify right side
525,642x = 678,364,729,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 678,364,729,641/525,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,290,545.14
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