Finding the Third Proportional to 556,030 and 1,220,316.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 556,030 and 1,220,316.50 is: 2,678,223.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
556,030 : 1,220,316.50 = 1,220,316.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
556,030/1,220,316.50 = 1,220,316.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
556,030x = 1,220,316.50 × 1,220,316.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
556,030x = 1,489,172,360,172.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,489,172,360,172.25/556,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,678,223.05
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