Finding the Third Proportional to 539,796 and 806,719
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Solution
The third proportional to 539,796 and 806,719 is: 1,205,632.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
539,796 : 806,719 = 806,719 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
539,796/806,719 = 806,719/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
539,796x = 806,719 × 806,719 - Step 4: Simplify right side
539,796x = 650,795,544,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 650,795,544,961/539,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,205,632.40
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