Finding the Third Proportional to 554,980 and 830,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,980 and 830,244 is: 1,242,035.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,980 : 830,244 = 830,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,980/830,244 = 830,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,980x = 830,244 × 830,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,980x = 689,305,099,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 689,305,099,536/554,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,242,035.93
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