Finding the Third Proportional to 550,569 and 846,522
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Solution
The third proportional to 550,569 and 846,522 is: 1,301,561.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
550,569 : 846,522 = 846,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
550,569/846,522 = 846,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
550,569x = 846,522 × 846,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
550,569x = 716,599,496,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 716,599,496,484/550,569 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,301,561.65
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