Finding the Third Proportional to 539,591.63 and 779,552.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 539,591.63 and 779,552.44 is: 1,126,225.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
539,591.63 : 779,552.44 = 779,552.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
539,591.63/779,552.44 = 779,552.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
539,591.63x = 779,552.44 × 779,552.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
539,591.63x = 607,702,002,812.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 607,702,002,812.19/539,591.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,126,225.79
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