Finding the Third Proportional to 541,977 and 805,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,977 and 805,104 is: 1,195,977.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,977 : 805,104 = 805,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,977/805,104 = 805,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,977x = 805,104 × 805,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,977x = 648,192,450,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 648,192,450,816/541,977 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,195,977.78
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