Finding the Third Proportional to 552,678 and 1,221,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,678 and 1,221,528 is: 2,699,819.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,678 : 1,221,528 = 1,221,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,678/1,221,528 = 1,221,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,678x = 1,221,528 × 1,221,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,678x = 1,492,130,654,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,492,130,654,784/552,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,699,819.16
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