Finding the Third Proportional to 551,914 and 843,711
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Solution
The third proportional to 551,914 and 843,711 is: 1,289,781.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
551,914 : 843,711 = 843,711 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
551,914/843,711 = 843,711/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
551,914x = 843,711 × 843,711 - Step 4: Simplify right side
551,914x = 711,848,251,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 711,848,251,521/551,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,289,781.11
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