Finding the Third Proportional to 529,514 and 799,143
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Solution
The third proportional to 529,514 and 799,143 is: 1,206,067.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529,514 : 799,143 = 799,143 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529,514/799,143 = 799,143/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529,514x = 799,143 × 799,143 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529,514x = 638,629,534,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 638,629,534,449/529,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,206,067.33
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