Finding the Third Proportional to 556,074 and 1,214,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 556,074 and 1,214,130 is: 2,650,927.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
556,074 : 1,214,130 = 1,214,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
556,074/1,214,130 = 1,214,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
556,074x = 1,214,130 × 1,214,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
556,074x = 1,474,111,656,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,474,111,656,900/556,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,650,927.14
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