Finding the Third Proportional to 532,992 and 820,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 532,992 and 820,070 is: 1,261,772.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
532,992 : 820,070 = 820,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
532,992/820,070 = 820,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
532,992x = 820,070 × 820,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
532,992x = 672,514,804,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 672,514,804,900/532,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,261,772.79
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