Finding the Third Proportional to 532,396 and 804,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,396 and 804,140 is: 1,214,586.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,396 : 804,140 = 804,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,396/804,140 = 804,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,396x = 804,140 × 804,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,396x = 646,641,139,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 646,641,139,600/532,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,214,586.77
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