Finding the Third Proportional to 540,384 and 810,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 540,384 and 810,864 is: 1,216,728.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540,384 : 810,864 = 810,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540,384/810,864 = 810,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540,384x = 810,864 × 810,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540,384x = 657,500,426,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 657,500,426,496/540,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,216,728.15
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