Finding the Third Proportional to 552,384 and 1,210,203
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,384 and 1,210,203 is: 2,651,400.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,384 : 1,210,203 = 1,210,203 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,384/1,210,203 = 1,210,203/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,384x = 1,210,203 × 1,210,203 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,384x = 1,464,591,301,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,464,591,301,209/552,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,651,400.66
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