Finding the Third Proportional to 554,982 and 830,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,982 and 830,247 is: 1,242,040.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,982 : 830,247 = 830,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,982/830,247 = 830,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,982x = 830,247 × 830,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,982x = 689,310,081,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 689,310,081,009/554,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,242,040.43
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