Finding the Third Proportional to 552,268 and 1,191,675
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,268 and 1,191,675 is: 2,571,377.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,268 : 1,191,675 = 1,191,675 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,268/1,191,675 = 1,191,675/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,268x = 1,191,675 × 1,191,675 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,268x = 1,420,089,305,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,420,089,305,625/552,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,571,377.13
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