Finding the Third Proportional to 540,604 and 829,223
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Solution
The third proportional to 540,604 and 829,223 is: 1,271,930.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540,604 : 829,223 = 829,223 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540,604/829,223 = 829,223/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540,604x = 829,223 × 829,223 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540,604x = 687,610,783,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 687,610,783,729/540,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,271,930.63
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