Finding the Third Proportional to 552,583 and 825,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,583 and 825,460 is: 1,233,089.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,583 : 825,460 = 825,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,583/825,460 = 825,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,583x = 825,460 × 825,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,583x = 681,384,211,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 681,384,211,600/552,583 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,233,089.35
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