Finding the Third Proportional to 537,464 and 776,945
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Solution
The third proportional to 537,464 and 776,945 is: 1,123,132.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
537,464 : 776,945 = 776,945 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
537,464/776,945 = 776,945/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
537,464x = 776,945 × 776,945 - Step 4: Simplify right side
537,464x = 603,643,533,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 603,643,533,025/537,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,123,132.96
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