Finding the Third Proportional to 555,233 and 1,205,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 555,233 and 1,205,600 is: 2,617,768.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555,233 : 1,205,600 = 1,205,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555,233/1,205,600 = 1,205,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555,233x = 1,205,600 × 1,205,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555,233x = 1,453,471,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,453,471,360,000/555,233 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,617,768.32
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