Finding the Third Proportional to 526,252 and 769,399
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Solution
The third proportional to 526,252 and 769,399 is: 1,124,888.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526,252 : 769,399 = 769,399 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526,252/769,399 = 769,399/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526,252x = 769,399 × 769,399 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526,252x = 591,974,821,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 591,974,821,201/526,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,124,888.50
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