Finding the Third Proportional to 554,120 and 1,211,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,120 and 1,211,920 is: 2,650,599.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,120 : 1,211,920 = 1,211,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,120/1,211,920 = 1,211,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,120x = 1,211,920 × 1,211,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,120x = 1,468,750,086,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,468,750,086,400/554,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,650,599.30
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