Finding the Third Proportional to 553,338 and 833,901.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 553,338 and 833,901.75 is: 1,256,722.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
553,338 : 833,901.75 = 833,901.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
553,338/833,901.75 = 833,901.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
553,338x = 833,901.75 × 833,901.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
553,338x = 695,392,128,653.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 695,392,128,653.06/553,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,256,722.16
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