Finding the Third Proportional to 552,515 and 1,190,047
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,515 and 1,190,047 is: 2,563,209.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,515 : 1,190,047 = 1,190,047 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,515/1,190,047 = 1,190,047/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,515x = 1,190,047 × 1,190,047 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,515x = 1,416,211,862,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,416,211,862,209/552,515 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,563,209.80
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