Finding the Third Proportional to 552,628.50 and 1,210,461
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,628.50 and 1,210,461 is: 2,651,357.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,628.50 : 1,210,461 = 1,210,461 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,628.50/1,210,461 = 1,210,461/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,628.50x = 1,210,461 × 1,210,461 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,628.50x = 1,465,215,832,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,465,215,832,521/552,628.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,651,357.71
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