Finding the Third Proportional to 554,644 and 792,581
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,644 and 792,581 is: 1,132,590.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,644 : 792,581 = 792,581 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,644/792,581 = 792,581/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,644x = 792,581 × 792,581 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,644x = 628,184,641,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 628,184,641,561/554,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,132,590.71
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