Finding the Third Proportional to 552,820 and 1,161,341
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,820 and 1,161,341 is: 2,439,696.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,820 : 1,161,341 = 1,161,341 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,820/1,161,341 = 1,161,341/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,820x = 1,161,341 × 1,161,341 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,820x = 1,348,712,918,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,348,712,918,281/552,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,439,696.32
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