Finding the Third Proportional to 550,564 and 833,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 550,564 and 833,439 is: 1,261,652.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
550,564 : 833,439 = 833,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
550,564/833,439 = 833,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
550,564x = 833,439 × 833,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
550,564x = 694,620,566,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 694,620,566,721/550,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,261,652.72
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