Finding the Third Proportional to 556,027.50 and 1,211,847
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Solution
The third proportional to 556,027.50 and 1,211,847 is: 2,641,187.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
556,027.50 : 1,211,847 = 1,211,847 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
556,027.50/1,211,847 = 1,211,847/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
556,027.50x = 1,211,847 × 1,211,847 - Step 4: Simplify right side
556,027.50x = 1,468,573,151,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,468,573,151,409/556,027.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,641,187.98
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