Finding the Third Proportional to 554,934 and 830,875.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,934 and 830,875.50 is: 1,244,029.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,934 : 830,875.50 = 830,875.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,934/830,875.50 = 830,875.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,934x = 830,875.50 × 830,875.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,934x = 690,354,096,500.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 690,354,096,500.25/554,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,244,029.19
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