Finding the Third Proportional to 252,048 and 549,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,048 and 549,888 is: 1,199,679.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,048 : 549,888 = 549,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,048/549,888 = 549,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,048x = 549,888 × 549,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,048x = 302,376,812,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 302,376,812,544/252,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,199,679.48
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