Finding the Third Proportional to 544,626 and 845,235
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Solution
The third proportional to 544,626 and 845,235 is: 1,311,766.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544,626 : 845,235 = 845,235 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544,626/845,235 = 845,235/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544,626x = 845,235 × 845,235 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544,626x = 714,422,205,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 714,422,205,225/544,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,311,766.62
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