Finding the Third Proportional to 550,845 and 1,167,822
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Solution
The third proportional to 550,845 and 1,167,822 is: 2,475,847.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
550,845 : 1,167,822 = 1,167,822 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
550,845/1,167,822 = 1,167,822/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
550,845x = 1,167,822 × 1,167,822 - Step 4: Simplify right side
550,845x = 1,363,808,223,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,363,808,223,684/550,845 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,475,847.51
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