Finding the Third Proportional to 554,246 and 833,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,246 and 833,830 is: 1,254,447.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,246 : 833,830 = 833,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,246/833,830 = 833,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,246x = 833,830 × 833,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,246x = 695,272,468,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 695,272,468,900/554,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,254,447.43
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