Finding the Third Proportional to 526,677 and 794,663
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Solution
The third proportional to 526,677 and 794,663 is: 1,199,006.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526,677 : 794,663 = 794,663 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526,677/794,663 = 794,663/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526,677x = 794,663 × 794,663 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526,677x = 631,489,283,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 631,489,283,569/526,677 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,199,006.76
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