Finding the Third Proportional to 554,562 and 828,147
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,562 and 828,147 is: 1,236,701.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,562 : 828,147 = 828,147 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,562/828,147 = 828,147/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,562x = 828,147 × 828,147 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,562x = 685,827,453,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 685,827,453,609/554,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,236,701.13
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