Finding the Third Proportional to 547,152 and 874,089
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Solution
The third proportional to 547,152 and 874,089 is: 1,396,379.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
547,152 : 874,089 = 874,089 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
547,152/874,089 = 874,089/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
547,152x = 874,089 × 874,089 - Step 4: Simplify right side
547,152x = 764,031,579,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 764,031,579,921/547,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,396,379.03
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