Finding the Third Proportional to 555,622 and 1,298,293
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Solution
The third proportional to 555,622 and 1,298,293 is: 3,033,653.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555,622 : 1,298,293 = 1,298,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555,622/1,298,293 = 1,298,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555,622x = 1,298,293 × 1,298,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555,622x = 1,685,564,713,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,685,564,713,849/555,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,033,653.66
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