Finding the Third Proportional to 544,956.93 and 850,546.99
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Solution
The third proportional to 544,956.93 and 850,546.99 is: 1,327,499.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544,956.93 : 850,546.99 = 850,546.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544,956.93/850,546.99 = 850,546.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544,956.93x = 850,546.99 × 850,546.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544,956.93x = 723,430,175,951.85 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 723,430,175,951.85/544,956.93 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,327,499.74
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