Finding the Third Proportional to 552,879 and 1,182,606.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 552,879 and 1,182,606.75 is: 2,529,592.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,879 : 1,182,606.75 = 1,182,606.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,879/1,182,606.75 = 1,182,606.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,879x = 1,182,606.75 × 1,182,606.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,879x = 1,398,558,725,145.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,398,558,725,145.56/552,879 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,529,592.78
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