Finding the Third Proportional to 530,774 and 780,501
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Solution
The third proportional to 530,774 and 780,501 is: 1,147,723.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
530,774 : 780,501 = 780,501 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
530,774/780,501 = 780,501/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
530,774x = 780,501 × 780,501 - Step 4: Simplify right side
530,774x = 609,181,811,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 609,181,811,001/530,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,147,723.53
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