Finding the Third Proportional to 540,795.94 and 825,495.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 540,795.94 and 825,495.75 is: 1,260,074.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540,795.94 : 825,495.75 = 825,495.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540,795.94/825,495.75 = 825,495.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540,795.94x = 825,495.75 × 825,495.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540,795.94x = 681,443,233,268.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 681,443,233,268.06/540,795.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,260,074.62
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