Finding the Third Proportional to 540,598 and 810,897
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Solution
The third proportional to 540,598 and 810,897 is: 1,216,345.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540,598 : 810,897 = 810,897 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540,598/810,897 = 810,897/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540,598x = 810,897 × 810,897 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540,598x = 657,553,944,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 657,553,944,609/540,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,216,345.50
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