Finding the Third Proportional to 557,354 and 854,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 557,354 and 854,019 is: 1,308,591.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
557,354 : 854,019 = 854,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
557,354/854,019 = 854,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
557,354x = 854,019 × 854,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
557,354x = 729,348,452,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 729,348,452,361/557,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,308,591.04
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