Finding the Third Proportional to 555,928 and 1,084,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 555,928 and 1,084,208 is: 2,114,495.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555,928 : 1,084,208 = 1,084,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555,928/1,084,208 = 1,084,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555,928x = 1,084,208 × 1,084,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555,928x = 1,175,506,987,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,175,506,987,264/555,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,114,495.02
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