Finding the Third Proportional to 550,668 and 1,167,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 550,668 and 1,167,504 is: 2,475,294.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
550,668 : 1,167,504 = 1,167,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
550,668/1,167,504 = 1,167,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
550,668x = 1,167,504 × 1,167,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
550,668x = 1,363,065,590,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,363,065,590,016/550,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,475,294.71
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