Finding the Third Proportional to 541,035 and 844,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,035 and 844,304 is: 1,317,565.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,035 : 844,304 = 844,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,035/844,304 = 844,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,035x = 844,304 × 844,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,035x = 712,849,244,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 712,849,244,416/541,035 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,317,565.86
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