Finding the Third Proportional to 550,147 and 841,569
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Solution
The third proportional to 550,147 and 841,569 is: 1,287,362.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
550,147 : 841,569 = 841,569 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
550,147/841,569 = 841,569/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
550,147x = 841,569 × 841,569 - Step 4: Simplify right side
550,147x = 708,238,381,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 708,238,381,761/550,147 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,287,362.07
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