Finding the Third Proportional to 539,334 and 846,004.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 539,334 and 846,004.50 is: 1,327,050.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
539,334 : 846,004.50 = 846,004.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
539,334/846,004.50 = 846,004.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
539,334x = 846,004.50 × 846,004.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
539,334x = 715,723,614,020.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 715,723,614,020.25/539,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,327,050.80
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