Finding the Third Proportional to 552,586 and 825,463
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,586 and 825,463 is: 1,233,091.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,586 : 825,463 = 825,463 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,586/825,463 = 825,463/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,586x = 825,463 × 825,463 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,586x = 681,389,164,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 681,389,164,369/552,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,233,091.62
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