Finding the Third Proportional to 556,066 and 1,190,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 556,066 and 1,190,868 is: 2,550,356.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
556,066 : 1,190,868 = 1,190,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
556,066/1,190,868 = 1,190,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
556,066x = 1,190,868 × 1,190,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
556,066x = 1,418,166,593,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,418,166,593,424/556,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,550,356.60
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