Finding the Third Proportional to 540,846 and 783,381
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Solution
The third proportional to 540,846 and 783,381 is: 1,134,677.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540,846 : 783,381 = 783,381 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540,846/783,381 = 783,381/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540,846x = 783,381 × 783,381 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540,846x = 613,685,791,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 613,685,791,161/540,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,134,677.51
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