Finding the Third Proportional to 552,832.50 and 1,205,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,832.50 and 1,205,718 is: 2,629,649.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,832.50 : 1,205,718 = 1,205,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,832.50/1,205,718 = 1,205,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,832.50x = 1,205,718 × 1,205,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,832.50x = 1,453,755,895,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,453,755,895,524/552,832.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,629,649.84
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