Finding the Third Proportional to 554,384 and 727,959
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,384 and 727,959 is: 955,879.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,384 : 727,959 = 727,959 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,384/727,959 = 727,959/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,384x = 727,959 × 727,959 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,384x = 529,924,305,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 529,924,305,681/554,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 955,879.51
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