Finding the Third Proportional to 555,948 and 1,213,839
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Solution
The third proportional to 555,948 and 1,213,839 is: 2,650,257.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555,948 : 1,213,839 = 1,213,839 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555,948/1,213,839 = 1,213,839/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555,948x = 1,213,839 × 1,213,839 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555,948x = 1,473,405,117,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,473,405,117,921/555,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,650,257.07
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