Finding the Third Proportional to 527,010 and 789,079
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,010 and 789,079 is: 1,181,468.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,010 : 789,079 = 789,079 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,010/789,079 = 789,079/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,010x = 789,079 × 789,079 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,010x = 622,645,668,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 622,645,668,241/527,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,181,468.41
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