Finding the Third Proportional to 541,736 and 839,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,736 and 839,993 is: 1,302,457.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,736 : 839,993 = 839,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,736/839,993 = 839,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,736x = 839,993 × 839,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,736x = 705,588,240,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 705,588,240,049/541,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,302,457.73
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