Finding the Third Proportional to 553,690.50 and 867,441
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Solution
The third proportional to 553,690.50 and 867,441 is: 1,358,979.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
553,690.50 : 867,441 = 867,441 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
553,690.50/867,441 = 867,441/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
553,690.50x = 867,441 × 867,441 - Step 4: Simplify right side
553,690.50x = 752,453,888,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 752,453,888,481/553,690.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,358,979.23
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