Finding the Third Proportional to 552,639 and 878,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,639 and 878,782 is: 1,397,400.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,639 : 878,782 = 878,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,639/878,782 = 878,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,639x = 878,782 × 878,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,639x = 772,257,803,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 772,257,803,524/552,639 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,397,400.12
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