Finding the Third Proportional to 546,070 and 854,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 546,070 and 854,754 is: 1,337,931.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
546,070 : 854,754 = 854,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
546,070/854,754 = 854,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
546,070x = 854,754 × 854,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
546,070x = 730,604,400,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 730,604,400,516/546,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,337,931.77
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