Finding the Third Proportional to 581,211 and 781,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 581,211 and 781,056 is: 1,049,616.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,211 : 781,056 = 781,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,211/781,056 = 781,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,211x = 781,056 × 781,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,211x = 610,048,475,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 610,048,475,136/581,211 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,049,616.19
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