Finding the Third Proportional to 545,124 and 812,358.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 545,124 and 812,358.75 is: 1,210,599.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
545,124 : 812,358.75 = 812,358.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
545,124/812,358.75 = 812,358.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
545,124x = 812,358.75 × 812,358.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
545,124x = 659,926,738,701.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 659,926,738,701.56/545,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,210,599.31
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