Finding the Third Proportional to 555,932.74 and 1,218,240.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 555,932.74 and 1,218,240.63 is: 2,669,585.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555,932.74 : 1,218,240.63 = 1,218,240.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555,932.74/1,218,240.63 = 1,218,240.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555,932.74x = 1,218,240.63 × 1,218,240.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555,932.74x = 1,484,110,239,435.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,484,110,239,435.40/555,932.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,669,585.95
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