Finding the Third Proportional to 551,421 and 879,619.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 551,421 and 879,619.50 is: 1,403,157.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
551,421 : 879,619.50 = 879,619.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
551,421/879,619.50 = 879,619.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
551,421x = 879,619.50 × 879,619.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
551,421x = 773,730,464,780.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 773,730,464,780.25/551,421 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,403,157.41
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