Finding the Third Proportional to 554,694 and 852,777
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,694 and 852,777 is: 1,311,044.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,694 : 852,777 = 852,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,694/852,777 = 852,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,694x = 852,777 × 852,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,694x = 727,228,611,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 727,228,611,729/554,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,311,044.67
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