Finding the Third Proportional to 542,476 and 802,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 542,476 and 802,650 is: 1,187,604.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
542,476 : 802,650 = 802,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
542,476/802,650 = 802,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
542,476x = 802,650 × 802,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
542,476x = 644,247,022,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 644,247,022,500/542,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,187,604.65
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