Finding the Third Proportional to 252,744 and 544,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,744 and 544,656 is: 1,173,717.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,744 : 544,656 = 544,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,744/544,656 = 544,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,744x = 544,656 × 544,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,744x = 296,650,158,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 296,650,158,336/252,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,173,717.91
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