Finding the Third Proportional to 526,654 and 794,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 526,654 and 794,633 is: 1,198,968.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526,654 : 794,633 = 794,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526,654/794,633 = 794,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526,654x = 794,633 × 794,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526,654x = 631,441,604,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 631,441,604,689/526,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,198,968.59
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