Finding the Third Proportional to 539,896.50 and 838,140.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 539,896.50 and 838,140.75 is: 1,301,138.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
539,896.50 : 838,140.75 = 838,140.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
539,896.50/838,140.75 = 838,140.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
539,896.50x = 838,140.75 × 838,140.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
539,896.50x = 702,479,916,810.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 702,479,916,810.56/539,896.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,301,138.12
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