Finding the Third Proportional to 559,094 and 744,891
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Solution
The third proportional to 559,094 and 744,891 is: 992,431.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
559,094 : 744,891 = 744,891 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
559,094/744,891 = 744,891/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
559,094x = 744,891 × 744,891 - Step 4: Simplify right side
559,094x = 554,862,601,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 554,862,601,881/559,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 992,431.69
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