Finding the Third Proportional to 553,718 and 791,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 553,718 and 791,808 is: 1,132,272.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
553,718 : 791,808 = 791,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
553,718/791,808 = 791,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
553,718x = 791,808 × 791,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
553,718x = 626,959,908,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 626,959,908,864/553,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,132,272.94
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