Finding the Third Proportional to 587,522 and 792,705
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Solution
The third proportional to 587,522 and 792,705 is: 1,069,545.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
587,522 : 792,705 = 792,705 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
587,522/792,705 = 792,705/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
587,522x = 792,705 × 792,705 - Step 4: Simplify right side
587,522x = 628,381,217,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 628,381,217,025/587,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,069,545.00
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