Finding the Third Proportional to 552,893 and 834,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,893 and 834,412 is: 1,259,273.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,893 : 834,412 = 834,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,893/834,412 = 834,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,893x = 834,412 × 834,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,893x = 696,243,385,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 696,243,385,744/552,893 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,259,273.29
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