Finding the Third Proportional to 552,422 and 811,137
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,422 and 811,137 is: 1,191,015.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,422 : 811,137 = 811,137 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,422/811,137 = 811,137/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,422x = 811,137 × 811,137 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,422x = 657,943,232,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 657,943,232,769/552,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,191,015.62
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