Finding the Third Proportional to 549,517 and 830,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 549,517 and 830,019 is: 1,253,703.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
549,517 : 830,019 = 830,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
549,517/830,019 = 830,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
549,517x = 830,019 × 830,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
549,517x = 688,931,540,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 688,931,540,361/549,517 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,253,703.78
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