Finding the Third Proportional to 556,004 and 1,213,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 556,004 and 1,213,976 is: 2,650,588.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
556,004 : 1,213,976 = 1,213,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
556,004/1,213,976 = 1,213,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
556,004x = 1,213,976 × 1,213,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
556,004x = 1,473,737,728,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,473,737,728,576/556,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,650,588.36
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