Finding the Third Proportional to 552,546 and 1,190,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,546 and 1,190,108 is: 2,563,328.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,546 : 1,190,108 = 1,190,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,546/1,190,108 = 1,190,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,546x = 1,190,108 × 1,190,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,546x = 1,416,357,051,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,416,357,051,664/552,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,563,328.76
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