Finding the Third Proportional to 552,038 and 1,182,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,038 and 1,182,772 is: 2,534,154.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,038 : 1,182,772 = 1,182,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,038/1,182,772 = 1,182,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,038x = 1,182,772 × 1,182,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,038x = 1,398,949,603,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,398,949,603,984/552,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,534,154.54
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