Finding the Third Proportional to 504,564 and 840,909
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,564 and 840,909 is: 1,401,463.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,564 : 840,909 = 840,909 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,564/840,909 = 840,909/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,564x = 840,909 × 840,909 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,564x = 707,127,946,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 707,127,946,281/504,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,401,463.34
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