Finding the Third Proportional to 552,637 and 878,779
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,637 and 878,779 is: 1,397,395.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,637 : 878,779 = 878,779 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,637/878,779 = 878,779/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,637x = 878,779 × 878,779 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,637x = 772,252,530,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 772,252,530,841/552,637 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,397,395.63
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