Finding the Third Proportional to 552,774 and 1,198,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,774 and 1,198,860 is: 2,600,095.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,774 : 1,198,860 = 1,198,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,774/1,198,860 = 1,198,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,774x = 1,198,860 × 1,198,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,774x = 1,437,265,299,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,437,265,299,600/552,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,600,095.70
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