Finding the Third Proportional to 540,434 and 807,627
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Solution
The third proportional to 540,434 and 807,627 is: 1,206,921.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540,434 : 807,627 = 807,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540,434/807,627 = 807,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540,434x = 807,627 × 807,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540,434x = 652,261,371,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 652,261,371,129/540,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,206,921.42
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