Finding the Third Proportional to 552,753 and 828,967.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,753 and 828,967.50 is: 1,243,208.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,753 : 828,967.50 = 828,967.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,753/828,967.50 = 828,967.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,753x = 828,967.50 × 828,967.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,753x = 687,187,116,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 687,187,116,056.25/552,753 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,243,208.30
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