Finding the Third Proportional to 553,188 and 1,206,909
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Solution
The third proportional to 553,188 and 1,206,909 is: 2,633,154.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
553,188 : 1,206,909 = 1,206,909 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
553,188/1,206,909 = 1,206,909/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
553,188x = 1,206,909 × 1,206,909 - Step 4: Simplify right side
553,188x = 1,456,629,334,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,456,629,334,281/553,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,633,154.25
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