Finding the Third Proportional to 550,308 and 822,931
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Solution
The third proportional to 550,308 and 822,931 is: 1,230,611.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
550,308 : 822,931 = 822,931 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
550,308/822,931 = 822,931/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
550,308x = 822,931 × 822,931 - Step 4: Simplify right side
550,308x = 677,215,430,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 677,215,430,761/550,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,230,611.64
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