Finding the Third Proportional to 553,592 and 1,212,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 553,592 and 1,212,816 is: 2,657,051.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
553,592 : 1,212,816 = 1,212,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
553,592/1,212,816 = 1,212,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
553,592x = 1,212,816 × 1,212,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
553,592x = 1,470,922,649,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,470,922,649,856/553,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,657,051.85
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