Finding the Third Proportional to 552,600 and 1,183,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,600 and 1,183,608 is: 2,535,157.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,600 : 1,183,608 = 1,183,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,600/1,183,608 = 1,183,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,600x = 1,183,608 × 1,183,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,600x = 1,400,927,897,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,400,927,897,664/552,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,535,157.25
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