Finding the Third Proportional to 541,224 and 841,293
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,224 and 841,293 is: 1,307,728.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,224 : 841,293 = 841,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,224/841,293 = 841,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,224x = 841,293 × 841,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,224x = 707,773,911,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 707,773,911,849/541,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,307,728.25
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