Finding the Third Proportional to 552,854 and 846,753
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,854 and 846,753 is: 1,296,889.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,854 : 846,753 = 846,753 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,854/846,753 = 846,753/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,854x = 846,753 × 846,753 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,854x = 716,990,643,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 716,990,643,009/552,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,296,889.67
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