Finding the Third Proportional to 541,384 and 756,865.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,384 and 756,865.50 is: 1,058,112.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,384 : 756,865.50 = 756,865.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,384/756,865.50 = 756,865.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,384x = 756,865.50 × 756,865.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,384x = 572,845,385,090.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 572,845,385,090.25/541,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,058,112.88
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