Finding the Third Proportional to 555,392 and 1,211,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 555,392 and 1,211,296 is: 2,641,806.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555,392 : 1,211,296 = 1,211,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555,392/1,211,296 = 1,211,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555,392x = 1,211,296 × 1,211,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555,392x = 1,467,237,999,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,467,237,999,616/555,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,641,806.15
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