Finding the Third Proportional to 549,594 and 874,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 549,594 and 874,260 is: 1,390,718.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
549,594 : 874,260 = 874,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
549,594/874,260 = 874,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
549,594x = 874,260 × 874,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
549,594x = 764,330,547,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 764,330,547,600/549,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,390,718.51
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