Finding the Third Proportional to 541,930 and 762,483
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,930 and 762,483 is: 1,072,795.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,930 : 762,483 = 762,483 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,930/762,483 = 762,483/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,930x = 762,483 × 762,483 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,930x = 581,380,325,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 581,380,325,289/541,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,072,795.98
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