Finding the Third Proportional to 538,448 and 844,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 538,448 and 844,784 is: 1,325,401.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
538,448 : 844,784 = 844,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
538,448/844,784 = 844,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
538,448x = 844,784 × 844,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
538,448x = 713,660,006,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 713,660,006,656/538,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,325,401.91
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