Finding the Third Proportional to 554,474 and 835,653
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,474 and 835,653 is: 1,259,420.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,474 : 835,653 = 835,653 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,474/835,653 = 835,653/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,474x = 835,653 × 835,653 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,474x = 698,315,936,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 698,315,936,409/554,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,259,420.53
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