Finding the Third Proportional to 556,407 and 837,220.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 556,407 and 837,220.50 is: 1,259,757.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
556,407 : 837,220.50 = 837,220.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
556,407/837,220.50 = 837,220.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
556,407x = 837,220.50 × 837,220.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
556,407x = 700,938,165,620.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 700,938,165,620.25/556,407 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,259,757.99
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