Finding the Third Proportional to 552,414 and 1,210,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,414 and 1,210,230 is: 2,651,374.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,414 : 1,210,230 = 1,210,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,414/1,210,230 = 1,210,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,414x = 1,210,230 × 1,210,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,414x = 1,464,656,652,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,464,656,652,900/552,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,651,374.97
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