Finding the Third Proportional to 527,212 and 817,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,212 and 817,035 is: 1,266,181.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,212 : 817,035 = 817,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,212/817,035 = 817,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,212x = 817,035 × 817,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,212x = 667,546,191,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 667,546,191,225/527,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,266,181.71
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