Finding the Third Proportional to 554,726 and 812,343
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,726 and 812,343 is: 1,189,598.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,726 : 812,343 = 812,343 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,726/812,343 = 812,343/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,726x = 812,343 × 812,343 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,726x = 659,901,149,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 659,901,149,649/554,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,189,598.38
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