Finding the Third Proportional to 532,328 and 804,039
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,328 and 804,039 is: 1,214,436.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,328 : 804,039 = 804,039 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,328/804,039 = 804,039/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,328x = 804,039 × 804,039 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,328x = 646,478,713,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 646,478,713,521/532,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,214,436.80
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