Finding the Third Proportional to 552,824 and 1,205,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,824 and 1,205,704 is: 2,629,629.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,824 : 1,205,704 = 1,205,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,824/1,205,704 = 1,205,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,824x = 1,205,704 × 1,205,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,824x = 1,453,722,135,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,453,722,135,616/552,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,629,629.20
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