Finding the Third Proportional to 552,544 and 1,190,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,544 and 1,190,104 is: 2,563,320.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,544 : 1,190,104 = 1,190,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,544/1,190,104 = 1,190,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,544x = 1,190,104 × 1,190,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,544x = 1,416,347,530,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,416,347,530,816/552,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,563,320.80
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