Finding the Third Proportional to 552,652 and 1,192,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,652 and 1,192,424 is: 2,572,821.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,652 : 1,192,424 = 1,192,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,652/1,192,424 = 1,192,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,652x = 1,192,424 × 1,192,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,652x = 1,421,874,995,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,421,874,995,776/552,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,572,821.59
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