Finding the Third Proportional to 553,628 and 867,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 553,628 and 867,350 is: 1,358,847.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
553,628 : 867,350 = 867,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
553,628/867,350 = 867,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
553,628x = 867,350 × 867,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
553,628x = 752,296,022,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 752,296,022,500/553,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,358,847.50
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