Finding the Third Proportional to 525,802 and 858,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 525,802 and 858,508 is: 1,401,736.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
525,802 : 858,508 = 858,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
525,802/858,508 = 858,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
525,802x = 858,508 × 858,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
525,802x = 737,035,986,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 737,035,986,064/525,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,401,736.75
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