Finding the Third Proportional to 555,066 and 1,195,781.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 555,066 and 1,195,781.06 is: 2,576,076.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555,066 : 1,195,781.06 = 1,195,781.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555,066/1,195,781.06 = 1,195,781.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555,066x = 1,195,781.06 × 1,195,781.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555,066x = 1,429,892,349,433.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,429,892,349,433.63/555,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,576,076.27
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