Finding the Third Proportional to 401,785.50 and 545,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 401,785.50 and 545,676 is: 741,097.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401,785.50 : 545,676 = 545,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401,785.50/545,676 = 545,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401,785.50x = 545,676 × 545,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401,785.50x = 297,762,296,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 297,762,296,976/401,785.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,097.67
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