Finding the Third Proportional to 555,703 and 1,214,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 555,703 and 1,214,154 is: 2,652,801.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555,703 : 1,214,154 = 1,214,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555,703/1,214,154 = 1,214,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555,703x = 1,214,154 × 1,214,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555,703x = 1,474,169,935,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,474,169,935,716/555,703 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,652,801.83
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