Finding the Third Proportional to 553,002 and 1,129,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 553,002 and 1,129,332 is: 2,306,304.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
553,002 : 1,129,332 = 1,129,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
553,002/1,129,332 = 1,129,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
553,002x = 1,129,332 × 1,129,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
553,002x = 1,275,390,766,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,275,390,766,224/553,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,306,304.08
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