Finding the Third Proportional to 553,624 and 726,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 553,624 and 726,944 is: 954,524.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
553,624 : 726,944 = 726,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
553,624/726,944 = 726,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
553,624x = 726,944 × 726,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
553,624x = 528,447,579,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 528,447,579,136/553,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 954,524.33
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