Finding the Third Proportional to 554,478 and 835,659
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,478 and 835,659 is: 1,259,429.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,478 : 835,659 = 835,659 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,478/835,659 = 835,659/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,478x = 835,659 × 835,659 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,478x = 698,325,964,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 698,325,964,281/554,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,259,429.53
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