Finding the Third Proportional to 533,402 and 779,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,402 and 779,019 is: 1,137,735.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,402 : 779,019 = 779,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,402/779,019 = 779,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,402x = 779,019 × 779,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,402x = 606,870,602,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 606,870,602,361/533,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,137,735.90
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