Finding the Third Proportional to 556,645 and 833,500
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Solution
The third proportional to 556,645 and 833,500 is: 1,248,052.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
556,645 : 833,500 = 833,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
556,645/833,500 = 833,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
556,645x = 833,500 × 833,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
556,645x = 694,722,250,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 694,722,250,000/556,645 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,248,052.62
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