Finding the Third Proportional to 552,690 and 1,198,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,690 and 1,198,692 is: 2,599,762.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,690 : 1,198,692 = 1,198,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,690/1,198,692 = 1,198,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,690x = 1,198,692 × 1,198,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,690x = 1,436,862,510,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,436,862,510,864/552,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,599,762.09
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