Finding the Third Proportional to 531,804 and 798,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 531,804 and 798,096 is: 1,197,729.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
531,804 : 798,096 = 798,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
531,804/798,096 = 798,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
531,804x = 798,096 × 798,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
531,804x = 636,957,225,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 636,957,225,216/531,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,197,729.29
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