Finding the Third Proportional to 543,902 and 783,381
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Solution
The third proportional to 543,902 and 783,381 is: 1,128,302.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
543,902 : 783,381 = 783,381 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
543,902/783,381 = 783,381/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
543,902x = 783,381 × 783,381 - Step 4: Simplify right side
543,902x = 613,685,791,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 613,685,791,161/543,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,128,302.14
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