Finding the Third Proportional to 529,202 and 798,717
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Solution
The third proportional to 529,202 and 798,717 is: 1,205,492.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529,202 : 798,717 = 798,717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529,202/798,717 = 798,717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529,202x = 798,717 × 798,717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529,202x = 637,948,846,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 637,948,846,089/529,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,205,492.13
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