Finding the Third Proportional to 527,296 and 817,158
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,296 and 817,158 is: 1,266,361.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,296 : 817,158 = 817,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,296/817,158 = 817,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,296x = 817,158 × 817,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,296x = 667,747,196,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 667,747,196,964/527,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,266,361.20
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