Finding the Third Proportional to 556,056 and 1,214,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 556,056 and 1,214,050 is: 2,650,663.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
556,056 : 1,214,050 = 1,214,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
556,056/1,214,050 = 1,214,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
556,056x = 1,214,050 × 1,214,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
556,056x = 1,473,917,402,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,473,917,402,500/556,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,650,663.61
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