Finding the Third Proportional to 552,754 and 828,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,754 and 828,968 is: 1,243,207.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,754 : 828,968 = 828,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,754/828,968 = 828,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,754x = 828,968 × 828,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,754x = 687,187,945,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 687,187,945,024/552,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,243,207.55
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