Finding the Third Proportional to 549,924.75 and 846,231.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 549,924.75 and 846,231.75 is: 1,302,193.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
549,924.75 : 846,231.75 = 846,231.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
549,924.75/846,231.75 = 846,231.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
549,924.75x = 846,231.75 × 846,231.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
549,924.75x = 716,108,174,708.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 716,108,174,708.06/549,924.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,302,193.03
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