Finding the Third Proportional to 536,450 and 804,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 536,450 and 804,687 is: 1,207,048.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
536,450 : 804,687 = 804,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
536,450/804,687 = 804,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
536,450x = 804,687 × 804,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
536,450x = 647,521,167,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,521,167,969/536,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,207,048.50
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