Finding the Third Proportional to 546,873.19 and 855,929.53
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Solution
The third proportional to 546,873.19 and 855,929.53 is: 1,339,643.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
546,873.19 : 855,929.53 = 855,929.53 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
546,873.19/855,929.53 = 855,929.53/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
546,873.19x = 855,929.53 × 855,929.53 - Step 4: Simplify right side
546,873.19x = 732,615,362,465.85 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 732,615,362,465.85/546,873.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,339,643.96
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