Finding the Third Proportional to 541,610 and 757,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,610 and 757,149 is: 1,058,463.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,610 : 757,149 = 757,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,610/757,149 = 757,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,610x = 757,149 × 757,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,610x = 573,274,608,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 573,274,608,201/541,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,058,463.85
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