Finding the Third Proportional to 553,692 and 791,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 553,692 and 791,773 is: 1,132,226.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
553,692 : 791,773 = 791,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
553,692/791,773 = 791,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
553,692x = 791,773 × 791,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
553,692x = 626,904,483,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 626,904,483,529/553,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,132,226.01
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