Finding the Third Proportional to 552,016 and 1,124,331.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,016 and 1,124,331.50 is: 2,290,008.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,016 : 1,124,331.50 = 1,124,331.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,016/1,124,331.50 = 1,124,331.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,016x = 1,124,331.50 × 1,124,331.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,016x = 1,264,121,321,892.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,264,121,321,892.25/552,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,290,008.48
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