Finding the Third Proportional to 557,468 and 823,077
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Solution
The third proportional to 557,468 and 823,077 is: 1,215,237.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
557,468 : 823,077 = 823,077 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
557,468/823,077 = 823,077/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
557,468x = 823,077 × 823,077 - Step 4: Simplify right side
557,468x = 677,455,747,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 677,455,747,929/557,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,215,237.01
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