Finding the Third Proportional to 552,826 and 1,205,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,826 and 1,205,708 is: 2,629,637.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,826 : 1,205,708 = 1,205,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,826/1,205,708 = 1,205,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,826x = 1,205,708 × 1,205,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,826x = 1,453,731,781,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,453,731,781,264/552,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,629,637.14
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