Finding the Third Proportional to 552,798 and 1,161,297
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,798 and 1,161,297 is: 2,439,608.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,798 : 1,161,297 = 1,161,297 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,798/1,161,297 = 1,161,297/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,798x = 1,161,297 × 1,161,297 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,798x = 1,348,610,722,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,348,610,722,209/552,798 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,439,608.54
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