Finding the Third Proportional to 541,228.50 and 856,959.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,228.50 and 856,959.75 is: 1,356,876.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,228.50 : 856,959.75 = 856,959.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,228.50/856,959.75 = 856,959.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,228.50x = 856,959.75 × 856,959.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,228.50x = 734,380,013,120.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 734,380,013,120.06/541,228.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,356,876.09
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