Finding the Third Proportional to 550,544 and 804,575
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Solution
The third proportional to 550,544 and 804,575 is: 1,175,820.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
550,544 : 804,575 = 804,575 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
550,544/804,575 = 804,575/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
550,544x = 804,575 × 804,575 - Step 4: Simplify right side
550,544x = 647,340,930,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,340,930,625/550,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,175,820.52
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