Finding the Third Proportional to 551,736 and 843,641.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 551,736 and 843,641.44 is: 1,289,984.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
551,736 : 843,641.44 = 843,641.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
551,736/843,641.44 = 843,641.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
551,736x = 843,641.44 × 843,641.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
551,736x = 711,730,875,067.07 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 711,730,875,067.07/551,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,289,984.48
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