Finding the Third Proportional to 538,592.63 and 819,078.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 538,592.63 and 819,078.75 is: 1,245,635.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
538,592.63 : 819,078.75 = 819,078.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
538,592.63/819,078.75 = 819,078.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
538,592.63x = 819,078.75 × 819,078.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
538,592.63x = 670,889,998,701.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 670,889,998,701.56/538,592.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,245,635.32
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