Finding the Third Proportional to 554,933 and 830,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,933 and 830,874 is: 1,244,026.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,933 : 830,874 = 830,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,933/830,874 = 830,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,933x = 830,874 × 830,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,933x = 690,351,603,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 690,351,603,876/554,933 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,244,026.94
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