Finding the Third Proportional to 551,579.63 and 843,407.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 551,579.63 and 843,407.44 is: 1,289,634.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
551,579.63 : 843,407.44 = 843,407.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
551,579.63/843,407.44 = 843,407.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
551,579.63x = 843,407.44 × 843,407.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
551,579.63x = 711,336,105,630.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 711,336,105,630.32/551,579.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,289,634.49
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