Finding the Third Proportional to 541,852 and 843,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,852 and 843,798 is: 1,314,002.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,852 : 843,798 = 843,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,852/843,798 = 843,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,852x = 843,798 × 843,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,852x = 711,995,064,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 711,995,064,804/541,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,314,002.84
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