Finding the Third Proportional to 552,668 and 810,871
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,668 and 810,871 is: 1,189,704.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,668 : 810,871 = 810,871 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,668/810,871 = 810,871/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,668x = 810,871 × 810,871 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,668x = 657,511,778,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 657,511,778,641/552,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,189,704.81
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