Finding the Third Proportional to 552,366 and 1,210,167
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,366 and 1,210,167 is: 2,651,329.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,366 : 1,210,167 = 1,210,167 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,366/1,210,167 = 1,210,167/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,366x = 1,210,167 × 1,210,167 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,366x = 1,464,504,167,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,464,504,167,889/552,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,651,329.31
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