Finding the Third Proportional to 542,688 and 797,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 542,688 and 797,775 is: 1,172,764.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
542,688 : 797,775 = 797,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
542,688/797,775 = 797,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
542,688x = 797,775 × 797,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
542,688x = 636,444,950,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 636,444,950,625/542,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,172,764.00
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