Finding the Third Proportional to 401,774.63 and 545,657.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 401,774.63 and 545,657.63 is: 741,067.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401,774.63 : 545,657.63 = 545,657.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401,774.63/545,657.63 = 545,657.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401,774.63x = 545,657.63 × 545,657.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401,774.63x = 297,742,243,720.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 297,742,243,720.64/401,774.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,067.82
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