Finding the Third Proportional to 542,593.69 and 798,209.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 542,593.69 and 798,209.44 is: 1,174,245.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
542,593.69 : 798,209.44 = 798,209.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
542,593.69/798,209.44 = 798,209.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
542,593.69x = 798,209.44 × 798,209.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
542,593.69x = 637,138,306,114.07 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 637,138,306,114.07/542,593.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,174,245.70
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