Finding the Third Proportional to 541,566 and 841,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,566 and 841,953 is: 1,308,953.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,566 : 841,953 = 841,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,566/841,953 = 841,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,566x = 841,953 × 841,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,566x = 708,884,854,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 708,884,854,209/541,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,308,953.76
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