Finding the Third Proportional to 555,036 and 1,213,872.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 555,036 and 1,213,872.75 is: 2,654,759.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555,036 : 1,213,872.75 = 1,213,872.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555,036/1,213,872.75 = 1,213,872.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555,036x = 1,213,872.75 × 1,213,872.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555,036x = 1,473,487,053,192.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,473,487,053,192.56/555,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,654,759.43
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