Finding the Third Proportional to 538,608 and 819,105
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Solution
The third proportional to 538,608 and 819,105 is: 1,245,679.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
538,608 : 819,105 = 819,105 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
538,608/819,105 = 819,105/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
538,608x = 819,105 × 819,105 - Step 4: Simplify right side
538,608x = 670,933,001,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 670,933,001,025/538,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,245,679.61
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