Finding the Third Proportional to 539,901 and 838,147.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 539,901 and 838,147.50 is: 1,301,148.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
539,901 : 838,147.50 = 838,147.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
539,901/838,147.50 = 838,147.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
539,901x = 838,147.50 × 838,147.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
539,901x = 702,491,231,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 702,491,231,756.25/539,901 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,301,148.23
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