Finding the Third Proportional to 552,221 and 1,207,834
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,221 and 1,207,834 is: 2,641,810.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,221 : 1,207,834 = 1,207,834 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,221/1,207,834 = 1,207,834/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,221x = 1,207,834 × 1,207,834 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,221x = 1,458,862,971,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,458,862,971,556/552,221 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,641,810.02
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