Finding the Third Proportional to 556,326 and 834,114
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Solution
The third proportional to 556,326 and 834,114 is: 1,250,608.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
556,326 : 834,114 = 834,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
556,326/834,114 = 834,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
556,326x = 834,114 × 834,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
556,326x = 695,746,164,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 695,746,164,996/556,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,250,608.75
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