Finding the Third Proportional to 553,165.77 and 854,318.23
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Solution
The third proportional to 553,165.77 and 854,318.23 is: 1,319,423.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
553,165.77 : 854,318.23 = 854,318.23 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
553,165.77/854,318.23 = 854,318.23/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
553,165.77x = 854,318.23 × 854,318.23 - Step 4: Simplify right side
553,165.77x = 729,859,642,248.41 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 729,859,642,248.41/553,165.77 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,319,423.01
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