Finding the Third Proportional to 536,442 and 804,675
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Solution
The third proportional to 536,442 and 804,675 is: 1,207,030.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
536,442 : 804,675 = 804,675 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
536,442/804,675 = 804,675/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
536,442x = 804,675 × 804,675 - Step 4: Simplify right side
536,442x = 647,501,855,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,501,855,625/536,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,207,030.50
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