Finding the Third Proportional to 539,194 and 845,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 539,194 and 845,763 is: 1,326,637.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
539,194 : 845,763 = 845,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
539,194/845,763 = 845,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
539,194x = 845,763 × 845,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
539,194x = 715,315,052,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 715,315,052,169/539,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,326,637.63
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