Finding the Third Proportional to 541,470 and 793,735
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,470 and 793,735 is: 1,163,527.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,470 : 793,735 = 793,735 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,470/793,735 = 793,735/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,470x = 793,735 × 793,735 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,470x = 630,015,250,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 630,015,250,225/541,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,163,527.53
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