Finding the Third Proportional to 544,770 and 643,185
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Solution
The third proportional to 544,770 and 643,185 is: 759,379.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544,770 : 643,185 = 643,185 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544,770/643,185 = 643,185/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544,770x = 643,185 × 643,185 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544,770x = 413,686,944,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 413,686,944,225/544,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 759,379.09
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