Finding the Third Proportional to 546,072.75 and 854,757.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 546,072.75 and 854,757.75 is: 1,337,936.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
546,072.75 : 854,757.75 = 854,757.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
546,072.75/854,757.75 = 854,757.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
546,072.75x = 854,757.75 × 854,757.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
546,072.75x = 730,610,811,185.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 730,610,811,185.06/546,072.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,337,936.77
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