Finding the Third Proportional to 547,211 and 874,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 547,211 and 874,165 is: 1,396,471.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
547,211 : 874,165 = 874,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
547,211/874,165 = 874,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
547,211x = 874,165 × 874,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
547,211x = 764,164,447,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 764,164,447,225/547,211 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,396,471.28
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