Finding the Third Proportional to 528,983 and 804,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 528,983 and 804,546 is: 1,223,657.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,983 : 804,546 = 804,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,983/804,546 = 804,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,983x = 804,546 × 804,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,983x = 647,294,266,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,294,266,116/528,983 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,223,657.97
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