Finding the Third Proportional to 534,643 and 777,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,643 and 777,907 is: 1,131,856.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,643 : 777,907 = 777,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,643/777,907 = 777,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,643x = 777,907 × 777,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,643x = 605,139,300,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 605,139,300,649/534,643 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,131,856.77
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