Finding the Third Proportional to 552,612 and 1,205,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,612 and 1,205,136 is: 2,628,160.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,612 : 1,205,136 = 1,205,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,612/1,205,136 = 1,205,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,612x = 1,205,136 × 1,205,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,612x = 1,452,352,778,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,452,352,778,496/552,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,628,160.04
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