Finding the Third Proportional to 552,599 and 1,163,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,599 and 1,163,884 is: 2,451,372.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,599 : 1,163,884 = 1,163,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,599/1,163,884 = 1,163,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,599x = 1,163,884 × 1,163,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,599x = 1,354,625,965,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,354,625,965,456/552,599 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,451,372.45
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