Finding the Third Proportional to 558,906 and 790,083
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Solution
The third proportional to 558,906 and 790,083 is: 1,116,880.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
558,906 : 790,083 = 790,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
558,906/790,083 = 790,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
558,906x = 790,083 × 790,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
558,906x = 624,231,146,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 624,231,146,889/558,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,116,880.38
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