Finding the Third Proportional to 555,623 and 829,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 555,623 and 829,775 is: 1,239,197.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555,623 : 829,775 = 829,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555,623/829,775 = 829,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555,623x = 829,775 × 829,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555,623x = 688,526,550,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 688,526,550,625/555,623 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,239,197.35
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