Finding the Third Proportional to 550,804.50 and 1,202,697
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Solution
The third proportional to 550,804.50 and 1,202,697 is: 2,626,122.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
550,804.50 : 1,202,697 = 1,202,697 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
550,804.50/1,202,697 = 1,202,697/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
550,804.50x = 1,202,697 × 1,202,697 - Step 4: Simplify right side
550,804.50x = 1,446,480,073,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,446,480,073,809/550,804.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,626,122.47
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