Finding the Third Proportional to 543,130 and 823,441
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Solution
The third proportional to 543,130 and 823,441 is: 1,248,421.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
543,130 : 823,441 = 823,441 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
543,130/823,441 = 823,441/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
543,130x = 823,441 × 823,441 - Step 4: Simplify right side
543,130x = 678,055,080,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 678,055,080,481/543,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,248,421.34
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