Finding the Third Proportional to 553,822 and 829,811
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Solution
The third proportional to 553,822 and 829,811 is: 1,243,335.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
553,822 : 829,811 = 829,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
553,822/829,811 = 829,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
553,822x = 829,811 × 829,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
553,822x = 688,586,295,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 688,586,295,721/553,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,243,335.03
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