Finding the Third Proportional to 546,166 and 847,995
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Solution
The third proportional to 546,166 and 847,995 is: 1,316,624.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
546,166 : 847,995 = 847,995 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
546,166/847,995 = 847,995/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
546,166x = 847,995 × 847,995 - Step 4: Simplify right side
546,166x = 719,095,520,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 719,095,520,025/546,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,316,624.47
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