Finding the Third Proportional to 549,967 and 793,422
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Solution
The third proportional to 549,967 and 793,422 is: 1,144,647.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
549,967 : 793,422 = 793,422 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
549,967/793,422 = 793,422/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
549,967x = 793,422 × 793,422 - Step 4: Simplify right side
549,967x = 629,518,470,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 629,518,470,084/549,967 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,144,647.72
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