Finding the Third Proportional to 554,298 and 892,701
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,298 and 892,701 is: 1,437,701.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,298 : 892,701 = 892,701 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,298/892,701 = 892,701/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,298x = 892,701 × 892,701 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,298x = 796,915,075,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 796,915,075,401/554,298 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,437,701.52
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