Finding the Third Proportional to 556,054 and 1,214,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 556,054 and 1,214,046 is: 2,650,655.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
556,054 : 1,214,046 = 1,214,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
556,054/1,214,046 = 1,214,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
556,054x = 1,214,046 × 1,214,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
556,054x = 1,473,907,690,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,473,907,690,116/556,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,650,655.67
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