Finding the Third Proportional to 252,706 and 544,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,706 and 544,776 is: 1,174,411.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,706 : 544,776 = 544,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,706/544,776 = 544,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,706x = 544,776 × 544,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,706x = 296,780,890,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 296,780,890,176/252,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,174,411.73
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