Finding the Third Proportional to 552,529.50 and 1,190,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,529.50 and 1,190,076 is: 2,563,267.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,529.50 : 1,190,076 = 1,190,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,529.50/1,190,076 = 1,190,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,529.50x = 1,190,076 × 1,190,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,529.50x = 1,416,280,885,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,416,280,885,776/552,529.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,563,267.46
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