Finding the Third Proportional to 551,202 and 1,125,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 551,202 and 1,125,796 is: 2,299,368.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
551,202 : 1,125,796 = 1,125,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
551,202/1,125,796 = 1,125,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
551,202x = 1,125,796 × 1,125,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
551,202x = 1,267,416,633,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,267,416,633,616/551,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,299,368.71
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