Finding the Third Proportional to 552,638 and 853,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,638 and 853,379 is: 1,317,780.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,638 : 853,379 = 853,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,638/853,379 = 853,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,638x = 853,379 × 853,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,638x = 728,255,717,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 728,255,717,641/552,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,317,780.75
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