Finding the Third Proportional to 553,684 and 791,761
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Solution
The third proportional to 553,684 and 791,761 is: 1,132,208.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
553,684 : 791,761 = 791,761 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
553,684/791,761 = 791,761/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
553,684x = 791,761 × 791,761 - Step 4: Simplify right side
553,684x = 626,885,481,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 626,885,481,121/553,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,132,208.05
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