Finding the Third Proportional to 557,930 and 810,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 557,930 and 810,975 is: 1,178,786.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
557,930 : 810,975 = 810,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
557,930/810,975 = 810,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
557,930x = 810,975 × 810,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
557,930x = 657,680,450,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 657,680,450,625/557,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,178,786.68
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