Finding the Third Proportional to 555,536 and 829,643
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Solution
The third proportional to 555,536 and 829,643 is: 1,238,997.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555,536 : 829,643 = 829,643 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555,536/829,643 = 829,643/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555,536x = 829,643 × 829,643 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555,536x = 688,307,507,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 688,307,507,449/555,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,238,997.13
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