Finding the Third Proportional to 547,082 and 879,005
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Solution
The third proportional to 547,082 and 879,005 is: 1,412,310.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
547,082 : 879,005 = 879,005 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
547,082/879,005 = 879,005/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
547,082x = 879,005 × 879,005 - Step 4: Simplify right side
547,082x = 772,649,790,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 772,649,790,025/547,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,412,310.75
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