Finding the Third Proportional to 555,924 and 1,213,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 555,924 and 1,213,806 is: 2,650,227.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555,924 : 1,213,806 = 1,213,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555,924/1,213,806 = 1,213,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555,924x = 1,213,806 × 1,213,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555,924x = 1,473,325,005,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,473,325,005,636/555,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,650,227.38
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