Finding the Third Proportional to 551,863.13 and 854,808.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 551,863.13 and 854,808.19 is: 1,324,054.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
551,863.13 : 854,808.19 = 854,808.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
551,863.13/854,808.19 = 854,808.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
551,863.13x = 854,808.19 × 854,808.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
551,863.13x = 730,697,037,417.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 730,697,037,417.04/551,863.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,324,054.83
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