Finding the Third Proportional to 543,312 and 860,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 543,312 and 860,120 is: 1,361,660.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
543,312 : 860,120 = 860,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
543,312/860,120 = 860,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
543,312x = 860,120 × 860,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
543,312x = 739,806,414,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 739,806,414,400/543,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,361,660.36
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