Finding the Third Proportional to 553,173 and 854,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 553,173 and 854,328 is: 1,319,435.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
553,173 : 854,328 = 854,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
553,173/854,328 = 854,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
553,173x = 854,328 × 854,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
553,173x = 729,876,331,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 729,876,331,584/553,173 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,319,435.93
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