Finding the Third Proportional to 543,838 and 764,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 543,838 and 764,484 is: 1,074,650.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
543,838 : 764,484 = 764,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
543,838/764,484 = 764,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
543,838x = 764,484 × 764,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
543,838x = 584,435,786,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 584,435,786,256/543,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,074,650.51
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