Finding the Third Proportional to 550,989 and 834,801
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Solution
The third proportional to 550,989 and 834,801 is: 1,264,803.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
550,989 : 834,801 = 834,801 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
550,989/834,801 = 834,801/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
550,989x = 834,801 × 834,801 - Step 4: Simplify right side
550,989x = 696,892,709,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 696,892,709,601/550,989 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,264,803.31
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