Finding the Third Proportional to 546,453 and 814,063.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 546,453 and 814,063.50 is: 1,212,728.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
546,453 : 814,063.50 = 814,063.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
546,453/814,063.50 = 814,063.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
546,453x = 814,063.50 × 814,063.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
546,453x = 662,699,382,032.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 662,699,382,032.25/546,453 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,212,728.97
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