Finding the Third Proportional to 552,532 and 830,847
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,532 and 830,847 is: 1,249,351.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,532 : 830,847 = 830,847 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,532/830,847 = 830,847/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,532x = 830,847 × 830,847 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,532x = 690,306,737,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 690,306,737,409/552,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,249,351.60
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