Finding the Third Proportional to 581,214 and 785,025
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Solution
The third proportional to 581,214 and 785,025 is: 1,060,305.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,214 : 785,025 = 785,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,214/785,025 = 785,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,214x = 785,025 × 785,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,214x = 616,264,250,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 616,264,250,625/581,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,060,305.24
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