Finding the Third Proportional to 465,215.91 and 543,537.84
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,215.91 and 543,537.84 is: 635,045.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,215.91 : 543,537.84 = 543,537.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,215.91/543,537.84 = 543,537.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,215.91x = 543,537.84 × 543,537.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,215.91x = 295,433,387,588.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 295,433,387,588.40/465,215.91 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,045.76
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