Finding the Third Proportional to 546,986.25 and 828,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 546,986.25 and 828,036 is: 1,253,493.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
546,986.25 : 828,036 = 828,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
546,986.25/828,036 = 828,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
546,986.25x = 828,036 × 828,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
546,986.25x = 685,643,617,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 685,643,617,296/546,986.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,253,493.33
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