Finding the Third Proportional to 554,914 and 830,851
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,914 and 830,851 is: 1,244,000.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,914 : 830,851 = 830,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,914/830,851 = 830,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,914x = 830,851 × 830,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,914x = 690,313,384,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 690,313,384,201/554,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,244,000.66
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