Finding the Third Proportional to 558,925 and 790,111
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Solution
The third proportional to 558,925 and 790,111 is: 1,116,921.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
558,925 : 790,111 = 790,111 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
558,925/790,111 = 790,111/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
558,925x = 790,111 × 790,111 - Step 4: Simplify right side
558,925x = 624,275,392,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 624,275,392,321/558,925 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,116,921.58
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