Finding the Third Proportional to 541,237 and 841,384.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,237 and 841,384.50 is: 1,307,981.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,237 : 841,384.50 = 841,384.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,237/841,384.50 = 841,384.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,237x = 841,384.50 × 841,384.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,237x = 707,927,876,840.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 707,927,876,840.25/541,237 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,307,981.30
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