Finding the Third Proportional to 552,042 and 1,127,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,042 and 1,127,304 is: 2,302,024.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,042 : 1,127,304 = 1,127,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,042/1,127,304 = 1,127,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,042x = 1,127,304 × 1,127,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,042x = 1,270,814,308,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,270,814,308,416/552,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,302,024.68
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