Finding the Third Proportional to 550,422 and 775,125
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Solution
The third proportional to 550,422 and 775,125 is: 1,091,560.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
550,422 : 775,125 = 775,125 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
550,422/775,125 = 775,125/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
550,422x = 775,125 × 775,125 - Step 4: Simplify right side
550,422x = 600,818,765,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 600,818,765,625/550,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,091,560.23
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