Finding the Third Proportional to 549,688.13 and 840,879.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 549,688.13 and 840,879.75 is: 1,286,327.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
549,688.13 : 840,879.75 = 840,879.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
549,688.13/840,879.75 = 840,879.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
549,688.13x = 840,879.75 × 840,879.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
549,688.13x = 707,078,753,960.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 707,078,753,960.06/549,688.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,286,327.14
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