Finding the Third Proportional to 552,848 and 1,161,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,848 and 1,161,400 is: 2,439,820.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,848 : 1,161,400 = 1,161,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,848/1,161,400 = 1,161,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,848x = 1,161,400 × 1,161,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,848x = 1,348,849,960,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,348,849,960,000/552,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,439,820.64
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