Finding the Third Proportional to 252,512 and 552,531
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,512 and 552,531 is: 1,209,013.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,512 : 552,531 = 552,531 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,512/552,531 = 552,531/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,512x = 552,531 × 552,531 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,512x = 305,290,505,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 305,290,505,961/252,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,209,013.85
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