Finding the Third Proportional to 541,874 and 804,967
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,874 and 804,967 is: 1,195,798.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,874 : 804,967 = 804,967 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,874/804,967 = 804,967/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,874x = 804,967 × 804,967 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,874x = 647,971,871,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,971,871,089/541,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,195,798.05
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