Finding the Third Proportional to 547,358.63 and 871,629.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 547,358.63 and 871,629.75 is: 1,388,008.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
547,358.63 : 871,629.75 = 871,629.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
547,358.63/871,629.75 = 871,629.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
547,358.63x = 871,629.75 × 871,629.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
547,358.63x = 759,738,421,085.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 759,738,421,085.06/547,358.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,388,008.49
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