Finding the Third Proportional to 553,704 and 848,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 553,704 and 848,832 is: 1,301,265.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
553,704 : 848,832 = 848,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
553,704/848,832 = 848,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
553,704x = 848,832 × 848,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
553,704x = 720,515,764,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 720,515,764,224/553,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,301,265.23
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