Finding the Third Proportional to 553,182 and 854,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 553,182 and 854,340 is: 1,319,451.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
553,182 : 854,340 = 854,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
553,182/854,340 = 854,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
553,182x = 854,340 × 854,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
553,182x = 729,896,835,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 729,896,835,600/553,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,319,451.53
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