Finding the Third Proportional to 530,046 and 844,239
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Solution
The third proportional to 530,046 and 844,239 is: 1,344,674.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
530,046 : 844,239 = 844,239 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
530,046/844,239 = 844,239/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
530,046x = 844,239 × 844,239 - Step 4: Simplify right side
530,046x = 712,739,489,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 712,739,489,121/530,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,344,674.78
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