Finding the Third Proportional to 552,757 and 828,973
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,757 and 828,973 is: 1,243,215.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,757 : 828,973 = 828,973 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,757/828,973 = 828,973/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,757x = 828,973 × 828,973 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,757x = 687,196,234,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 687,196,234,729/552,757 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,243,215.80
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