Finding the Third Proportional to 552,817.50 and 1,161,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,817.50 and 1,161,336 is: 2,439,686.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,817.50 : 1,161,336 = 1,161,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,817.50/1,161,336 = 1,161,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,817.50x = 1,161,336 × 1,161,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,817.50x = 1,348,701,304,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,348,701,304,896/552,817.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,439,686.34
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