Finding the Third Proportional to 552,670 and 825,589
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,670 and 825,589 is: 1,233,280.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,670 : 825,589 = 825,589 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,670/825,589 = 825,589/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,670x = 825,589 × 825,589 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,670x = 681,597,196,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 681,597,196,921/552,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,233,280.61
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