Finding the Third Proportional to 553,698 and 841,744.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 553,698 and 841,744.50 is: 1,279,639.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
553,698 : 841,744.50 = 841,744.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
553,698/841,744.50 = 841,744.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
553,698x = 841,744.50 × 841,744.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
553,698x = 708,533,803,280.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 708,533,803,280.25/553,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,279,639.45
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