Finding the Third Proportional to 556,008 and 1,213,969.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 556,008 and 1,213,969.50 is: 2,650,540.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
556,008 : 1,213,969.50 = 1,213,969.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
556,008/1,213,969.50 = 1,213,969.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
556,008x = 1,213,969.50 × 1,213,969.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
556,008x = 1,473,721,946,930.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,473,721,946,930.25/556,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,650,540.90
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