Finding the Third Proportional to 553,578 and 1,210,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 553,578 and 1,210,554 is: 2,647,216.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
553,578 : 1,210,554 = 1,210,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
553,578/1,210,554 = 1,210,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
553,578x = 1,210,554 × 1,210,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
553,578x = 1,465,440,986,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,465,440,986,916/553,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,647,216.81
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