Finding the Third Proportional to 552,536 and 830,855
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,536 and 830,855 is: 1,249,366.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,536 : 830,855 = 830,855 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,536/830,855 = 830,855/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,536x = 830,855 × 830,855 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,536x = 690,320,031,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 690,320,031,025/552,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,249,366.61
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