Finding the Third Proportional to 526,484 and 769,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 526,484 and 769,982 is: 1,126,097.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526,484 : 769,982 = 769,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526,484/769,982 = 769,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526,484x = 769,982 × 769,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526,484x = 592,872,280,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 592,872,280,324/526,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,126,097.43
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