Finding the Third Proportional to 554,040 and 752,085
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,040 and 752,085 is: 1,020,922.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,040 : 752,085 = 752,085 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,040/752,085 = 752,085/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,040x = 752,085 × 752,085 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,040x = 565,631,847,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 565,631,847,225/554,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,020,922.40
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