Finding the Third Proportional to 550,500 and 775,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 550,500 and 775,230 is: 1,091,701.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
550,500 : 775,230 = 775,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
550,500/775,230 = 775,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
550,500x = 775,230 × 775,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
550,500x = 600,981,552,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 600,981,552,900/550,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,091,701.28
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