Finding the Third Proportional to 550,548 and 804,581
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Solution
The third proportional to 550,548 and 804,581 is: 1,175,829.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
550,548 : 804,581 = 804,581 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
550,548/804,581 = 804,581/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
550,548x = 804,581 × 804,581 - Step 4: Simplify right side
550,548x = 647,350,585,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,350,585,561/550,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,175,829.51
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