Finding the Third Proportional to 536,500 and 804,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 536,500 and 804,814 is: 1,207,317.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
536,500 : 804,814 = 804,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
536,500/804,814 = 804,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
536,500x = 804,814 × 804,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
536,500x = 647,725,574,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,725,574,596/536,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,207,317.01
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