Finding the Third Proportional to 551,096 and 843,005
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Solution
The third proportional to 551,096 and 843,005 is: 1,289,534.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
551,096 : 843,005 = 843,005 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
551,096/843,005 = 843,005/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
551,096x = 843,005 × 843,005 - Step 4: Simplify right side
551,096x = 710,657,430,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 710,657,430,025/551,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,289,534.73
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