Finding the Third Proportional to 533,546 and 813,869
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Solution
The third proportional to 533,546 and 813,869 is: 1,241,472.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
533,546 : 813,869 = 813,869 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
533,546/813,869 = 813,869/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
533,546x = 813,869 × 813,869 - Step 4: Simplify right side
533,546x = 662,382,749,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 662,382,749,161/533,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,241,472.62
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