Finding the Third Proportional to 556,064 and 1,190,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 556,064 and 1,190,864 is: 2,550,348.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
556,064 : 1,190,864 = 1,190,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
556,064/1,190,864 = 1,190,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
556,064x = 1,190,864 × 1,190,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
556,064x = 1,418,157,066,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,418,157,066,496/556,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,550,348.64
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