Finding the Third Proportional to 555,937 and 1,218,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 555,937 and 1,218,250 is: 2,669,606.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555,937 : 1,218,250 = 1,218,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555,937/1,218,250 = 1,218,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555,937x = 1,218,250 × 1,218,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555,937x = 1,484,133,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,484,133,062,500/555,937 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,669,606.56
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