Finding the Third Proportional to 555,837 and 1,137,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 555,837 and 1,137,882 is: 2,329,415.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555,837 : 1,137,882 = 1,137,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555,837/1,137,882 = 1,137,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555,837x = 1,137,882 × 1,137,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555,837x = 1,294,775,445,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,294,775,445,924/555,837 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,329,415.72
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