Finding the Third Proportional to 554,546 and 828,123
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,546 and 828,123 is: 1,236,665.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,546 : 828,123 = 828,123 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,546/828,123 = 828,123/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,546x = 828,123 × 828,123 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,546x = 685,787,703,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 685,787,703,129/554,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,236,665.13
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