Finding the Third Proportional to 541,821 and 858,659
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,821 and 858,659 is: 1,360,772.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,821 : 858,659 = 858,659 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,821/858,659 = 858,659/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,821x = 858,659 × 858,659 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,821x = 737,295,278,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 737,295,278,281/541,821 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,360,772.80
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