Finding the Third Proportional to 554,138 and 1,211,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,138 and 1,211,956 is: 2,650,670.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,138 : 1,211,956 = 1,211,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,138/1,211,956 = 1,211,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,138x = 1,211,956 × 1,211,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,138x = 1,468,837,345,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,468,837,345,936/554,138 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,650,670.67
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