Finding the Third Proportional to 552,582 and 1,221,301.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,582 and 1,221,301.50 is: 2,699,286.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,582 : 1,221,301.50 = 1,221,301.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,582/1,221,301.50 = 1,221,301.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,582x = 1,221,301.50 × 1,221,301.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,582x = 1,491,577,353,902.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,491,577,353,902.25/552,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,699,286.90
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