Finding the Third Proportional to 401,013 and 544,793.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 401,013 and 544,793.06 is: 740,124.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401,013 : 544,793.06 = 544,793.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401,013/544,793.06 = 544,793.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401,013x = 544,793.06 × 544,793.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401,013x = 296,799,480,948.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 296,799,480,948.13/401,013 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740,124.34
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