Finding the Third Proportional to 252,360 and 553,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,360 and 553,824 is: 1,215,410.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,360 : 553,824 = 553,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,360/553,824 = 553,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,360x = 553,824 × 553,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,360x = 306,721,022,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 306,721,022,976/252,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,215,410.62
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