Finding the Third Proportional to 555,754 and 861,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 555,754 and 861,088 is: 1,334,174.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555,754 : 861,088 = 861,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555,754/861,088 = 861,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555,754x = 861,088 × 861,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555,754x = 741,472,543,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 741,472,543,744/555,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,334,174.01
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