Finding the Third Proportional to 543,282 and 826,627
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Solution
The third proportional to 543,282 and 826,627 is: 1,257,748.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
543,282 : 826,627 = 826,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
543,282/826,627 = 826,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
543,282x = 826,627 × 826,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
543,282x = 683,312,197,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 683,312,197,129/543,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,257,748.64
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