Finding the Third Proportional to 554,979 and 830,205
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,979 and 830,205 is: 1,241,921.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,979 : 830,205 = 830,205 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,979/830,205 = 830,205/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,979x = 830,205 × 830,205 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,979x = 689,240,342,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 689,240,342,025/554,979 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,241,921.48
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