Finding the Third Proportional to 554,852.25 and 832,279.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,852.25 and 832,279.50 is: 1,248,420.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,852.25 : 832,279.50 = 832,279.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,852.25/832,279.50 = 832,279.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,852.25x = 832,279.50 × 832,279.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,852.25x = 692,689,166,120.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 692,689,166,120.25/554,852.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,248,420.94
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