Finding the Third Proportional to 540,469.13 and 782,817.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 540,469.13 and 782,817.75 is: 1,133,836.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540,469.13 : 782,817.75 = 782,817.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540,469.13/782,817.75 = 782,817.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540,469.13x = 782,817.75 × 782,817.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540,469.13x = 612,803,629,715.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 612,803,629,715.06/540,469.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,133,836.52
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