Finding the Third Proportional to 529,185 and 794,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 529,185 and 794,970 is: 1,194,246.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529,185 : 794,970 = 794,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529,185/794,970 = 794,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529,185x = 794,970 × 794,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529,185x = 631,977,300,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 631,977,300,900/529,185 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,194,246.44
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