Finding the Third Proportional to 534,458 and 821,847
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,458 and 821,847 is: 1,263,770.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,458 : 821,847 = 821,847 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,458/821,847 = 821,847/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,458x = 821,847 × 821,847 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,458x = 675,432,491,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 675,432,491,409/534,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,263,770.94
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