Finding the Third Proportional to 543,366 and 844,959.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 543,366 and 844,959.75 is: 1,313,952.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
543,366 : 844,959.75 = 844,959.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
543,366/844,959.75 = 844,959.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
543,366x = 844,959.75 × 844,959.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
543,366x = 713,956,979,120.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 713,956,979,120.06/543,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,313,952.25
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