Finding the Third Proportional to 544,646 and 839,937
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Solution
The third proportional to 544,646 and 839,937 is: 1,295,326.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544,646 : 839,937 = 839,937 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544,646/839,937 = 839,937/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544,646x = 839,937 × 839,937 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544,646x = 705,494,163,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 705,494,163,969/544,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,295,326.07
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