Finding the Third Proportional to 534,456 and 821,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,456 and 821,844 is: 1,263,766.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,456 : 821,844 = 821,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,456/821,844 = 821,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,456x = 821,844 × 821,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,456x = 675,427,560,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 675,427,560,336/534,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,263,766.45
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