Finding the Third Proportional to 550,650 and 775,441
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Solution
The third proportional to 550,650 and 775,441 is: 1,091,998.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
550,650 : 775,441 = 775,441 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
550,650/775,441 = 775,441/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
550,650x = 775,441 × 775,441 - Step 4: Simplify right side
550,650x = 601,308,744,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 601,308,744,481/550,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,091,998.08
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