Finding the Third Proportional to 527,810 and 796,227
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,810 and 796,227 is: 1,201,147.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,810 : 796,227 = 796,227 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,810/796,227 = 796,227/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,810x = 796,227 × 796,227 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,810x = 633,977,435,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 633,977,435,529/527,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,201,147.07
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