Finding the Third Proportional to 557,448 and 841,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 557,448 and 841,397 is: 1,269,981.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
557,448 : 841,397 = 841,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
557,448/841,397 = 841,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
557,448x = 841,397 × 841,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
557,448x = 707,948,911,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 707,948,911,609/557,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,269,981.97
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