Finding the Third Proportional to 552,406 and 836,081
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,406 and 836,081 is: 1,265,430.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,406 : 836,081 = 836,081 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,406/836,081 = 836,081/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,406x = 836,081 × 836,081 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,406x = 699,031,438,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 699,031,438,561/552,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,265,430.57
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