Finding the Third Proportional to 546,177 and 835,893
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Solution
The third proportional to 546,177 and 835,893 is: 1,279,286.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
546,177 : 835,893 = 835,893 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
546,177/835,893 = 835,893/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
546,177x = 835,893 × 835,893 - Step 4: Simplify right side
546,177x = 698,717,107,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 698,717,107,449/546,177 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,279,286.95
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