Finding the Third Proportional to 552,066 and 1,188,694.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,066 and 1,188,694.50 is: 2,559,466.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,066 : 1,188,694.50 = 1,188,694.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,066/1,188,694.50 = 1,188,694.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,066x = 1,188,694.50 × 1,188,694.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,066x = 1,412,994,614,330.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,412,994,614,330.25/552,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,559,466.83
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