Finding the Third Proportional to 541,240 and 769,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,240 and 769,296 is: 1,093,445.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,240 : 769,296 = 769,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,240/769,296 = 769,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,240x = 769,296 × 769,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,240x = 591,816,335,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 591,816,335,616/541,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,093,445.30
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