Finding the Third Proportional to 402,544 and 822,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 402,544 and 822,566 is: 1,680,846.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,544 : 822,566 = 822,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,544/822,566 = 822,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,544x = 822,566 × 822,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,544x = 676,614,824,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 676,614,824,356/402,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,680,846.87
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