Finding the Third Proportional to 550,566 and 833,442
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Solution
The third proportional to 550,566 and 833,442 is: 1,261,657.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
550,566 : 833,442 = 833,442 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
550,566/833,442 = 833,442/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
550,566x = 833,442 × 833,442 - Step 4: Simplify right side
550,566x = 694,625,567,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 694,625,567,364/550,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,261,657.22
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