Finding the Third Proportional to 551,448 and 1,214,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 551,448 and 1,214,640 is: 2,675,411.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
551,448 : 1,214,640 = 1,214,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
551,448/1,214,640 = 1,214,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
551,448x = 1,214,640 × 1,214,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
551,448x = 1,475,350,329,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,475,350,329,600/551,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,675,411.52
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