Finding the Third Proportional to 541,875 and 804,969
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,875 and 804,969 is: 1,195,801.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,875 : 804,969 = 804,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,875/804,969 = 804,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,875x = 804,969 × 804,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,875x = 647,975,090,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,975,090,961/541,875 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,195,801.78
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