Finding the Third Proportional to 559,322 and 790,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 559,322 and 790,683 is: 1,117,745.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
559,322 : 790,683 = 790,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
559,322/790,683 = 790,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
559,322x = 790,683 × 790,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
559,322x = 625,179,606,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 625,179,606,489/559,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,117,745.42
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