Finding the Third Proportional to 554,382 and 772,393.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,382 and 772,393.50 is: 1,076,138.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,382 : 772,393.50 = 772,393.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,382/772,393.50 = 772,393.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,382x = 772,393.50 × 772,393.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,382x = 596,591,718,842.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 596,591,718,842.25/554,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,076,138.33
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