Finding the Third Proportional to 526,998 and 789,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 526,998 and 789,063 is: 1,181,447.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526,998 : 789,063 = 789,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526,998/789,063 = 789,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526,998x = 789,063 × 789,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526,998x = 622,620,417,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 622,620,417,969/526,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,181,447.40
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