Finding the Third Proportional to 550,118 and 828,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 550,118 and 828,819 is: 1,248,715.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
550,118 : 828,819 = 828,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
550,118/828,819 = 828,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
550,118x = 828,819 × 828,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
550,118x = 686,940,934,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 686,940,934,761/550,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,248,715.61
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