Finding the Third Proportional to 550,091 and 875,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 550,091 and 875,258 is: 1,392,636.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
550,091 : 875,258 = 875,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
550,091/875,258 = 875,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
550,091x = 875,258 × 875,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
550,091x = 766,076,566,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 766,076,566,564/550,091 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,392,636.07
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