Finding the Third Proportional to 550,616 and 833,545
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Solution
The third proportional to 550,616 and 833,545 is: 1,261,854.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
550,616 : 833,545 = 833,545 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
550,616/833,545 = 833,545/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
550,616x = 833,545 × 833,545 - Step 4: Simplify right side
550,616x = 694,797,267,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 694,797,267,025/550,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,261,854.48
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