Finding the Third Proportional to 552,668 and 1,221,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,668 and 1,221,508 is: 2,699,779.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,668 : 1,221,508 = 1,221,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,668/1,221,508 = 1,221,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,668x = 1,221,508 × 1,221,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,668x = 1,492,081,794,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,492,081,794,064/552,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,699,779.60
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