Finding the Third Proportional to 552,774 and 1,161,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,774 and 1,161,276 is: 2,439,626.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,774 : 1,161,276 = 1,161,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,774/1,161,276 = 1,161,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,774x = 1,161,276 × 1,161,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,774x = 1,348,561,948,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,348,561,948,176/552,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,439,626.23
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