Finding the Third Proportional to 527,608 and 817,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,608 and 817,475 is: 1,266,594.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,608 : 817,475 = 817,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,608/817,475 = 817,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,608x = 817,475 × 817,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,608x = 668,265,375,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 668,265,375,625/527,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,266,594.47
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