Finding the Third Proportional to 544,087 and 828,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 544,087 and 828,168 is: 1,260,574.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544,087 : 828,168 = 828,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544,087/828,168 = 828,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544,087x = 828,168 × 828,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544,087x = 685,862,236,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 685,862,236,224/544,087 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,260,574.57
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