Finding the Third Proportional to 548,904 and 856,554.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 548,904 and 856,554.75 is: 1,336,638.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
548,904 : 856,554.75 = 856,554.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
548,904/856,554.75 = 856,554.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
548,904x = 856,554.75 × 856,554.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
548,904x = 733,686,039,747.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 733,686,039,747.56/548,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,336,638.17
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