Finding the Third Proportional to 555,822 and 1,197,382.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 555,822 and 1,197,382.50 is: 2,579,467.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555,822 : 1,197,382.50 = 1,197,382.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555,822/1,197,382.50 = 1,197,382.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555,822x = 1,197,382.50 × 1,197,382.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555,822x = 1,433,724,851,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,433,724,851,306.25/555,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,579,467.62
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