Finding the Third Proportional to 533,523 and 780,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,523 and 780,315 is: 1,141,265.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,523 : 780,315 = 780,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,523/780,315 = 780,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,523x = 780,315 × 780,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,523x = 608,891,499,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 608,891,499,225/533,523 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,141,265.70
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