Finding the Third Proportional to 528,993 and 770,841
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Solution
The third proportional to 528,993 and 770,841 is: 1,123,258.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,993 : 770,841 = 770,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,993/770,841 = 770,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,993x = 770,841 × 770,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,993x = 594,195,847,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 594,195,847,281/528,993 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,123,258.43
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