Finding the Third Proportional to 552,614 and 830,971
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,614 and 830,971 is: 1,249,539.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,614 : 830,971 = 830,971 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,614/830,971 = 830,971/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,614x = 830,971 × 830,971 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,614x = 690,512,802,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 690,512,802,841/552,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,249,539.10
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