Finding the Third Proportional to 549,306 and 823,416.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 549,306 and 823,416.75 is: 1,234,312.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
549,306 : 823,416.75 = 823,416.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
549,306/823,416.75 = 823,416.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
549,306x = 823,416.75 × 823,416.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
549,306x = 678,015,144,180.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 678,015,144,180.56/549,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,234,312.29
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