Finding the Third Proportional to 554,742.42 and 832,126.92
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,742.42 and 832,126.92 is: 1,248,210.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,742.42 : 832,126.92 = 832,126.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,742.42/832,126.92 = 832,126.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,742.42x = 832,126.92 × 832,126.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,742.42x = 692,435,214,109.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 692,435,214,109.16/554,742.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,248,210.32
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