Finding the Third Proportional to 555,080 and 1,309,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 555,080 and 1,309,908 is: 3,091,192.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555,080 : 1,309,908 = 1,309,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555,080/1,309,908 = 1,309,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555,080x = 1,309,908 × 1,309,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555,080x = 1,715,858,968,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,715,858,968,464/555,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,091,192.20
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