Finding the Third Proportional to 552,402 and 853,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,402 and 853,027 is: 1,317,256.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,402 : 853,027 = 853,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,402/853,027 = 853,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,402x = 853,027 × 853,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,402x = 727,655,062,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 727,655,062,729/552,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,317,256.39
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