Finding the Third Proportional to 762,482 and 1,016,527
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Solution
The third proportional to 762,482 and 1,016,527 is: 1,355,215.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
762,482 : 1,016,527 = 1,016,527 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
762,482/1,016,527 = 1,016,527/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
762,482x = 1,016,527 × 1,016,527 - Step 4: Simplify right side
762,482x = 1,033,327,141,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,033,327,141,729/762,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,355,215.13
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