Finding the Third Proportional to 559,376 and 839,055
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Solution
The third proportional to 559,376 and 839,055 is: 1,258,569.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
559,376 : 839,055 = 839,055 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
559,376/839,055 = 839,055/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
559,376x = 839,055 × 839,055 - Step 4: Simplify right side
559,376x = 704,013,293,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 704,013,293,025/559,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,258,569.00
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