Finding the Third Proportional to 541,020 and 844,282.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,020 and 844,282.50 is: 1,317,535.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,020 : 844,282.50 = 844,282.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,020/844,282.50 = 844,282.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,020x = 844,282.50 × 844,282.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,020x = 712,812,939,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 712,812,939,806.25/541,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,317,535.28
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