Finding the Third Proportional to 546,124 and 854,826
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Solution
The third proportional to 546,124 and 854,826 is: 1,338,024.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
546,124 : 854,826 = 854,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
546,124/854,826 = 854,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
546,124x = 854,826 × 854,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
546,124x = 730,727,490,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 730,727,490,276/546,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,338,024.86
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