Finding the Third Proportional to 553,358.50 and 814,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 553,358.50 and 814,214 is: 1,198,037.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
553,358.50 : 814,214 = 814,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
553,358.50/814,214 = 814,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
553,358.50x = 814,214 × 814,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
553,358.50x = 662,944,437,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 662,944,437,796/553,358.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,198,037.87
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