Finding the Third Proportional to 541,588 and 757,135.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,588 and 757,135.25 is: 1,058,468.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,588 : 757,135.25 = 757,135.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,588/757,135.25 = 757,135.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,588x = 757,135.25 × 757,135.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,588x = 573,253,786,792.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 573,253,786,792.56/541,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,058,468.41
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