Finding the Third Proportional to 552,036 and 830,818.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,036 and 830,818.13 is: 1,250,387.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,036 : 830,818.13 = 830,818.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,036/830,818.13 = 830,818.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,036x = 830,818.13 × 830,818.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,036x = 690,258,756,828.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 690,258,756,828.52/552,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,250,387.22
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