Finding the Third Proportional to 581,218 and 785,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 581,218 and 785,030 is: 1,060,311.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
581,218 : 785,030 = 785,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
581,218/785,030 = 785,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
581,218x = 785,030 × 785,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
581,218x = 616,272,100,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 616,272,100,900/581,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,060,311.45
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