Finding the Third Proportional to 526,474 and 769,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 526,474 and 769,966 is: 1,126,072.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526,474 : 769,966 = 769,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526,474/769,966 = 769,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526,474x = 769,966 × 769,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526,474x = 592,847,641,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 592,847,641,156/526,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,126,072.02
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