Finding the Third Proportional to 552,940 and 853,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,940 and 853,782 is: 1,318,305.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,940 : 853,782 = 853,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,940/853,782 = 853,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,940x = 853,782 × 853,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,940x = 728,943,703,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 728,943,703,524/552,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,318,305.25
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