Finding the Third Proportional to 556,076 and 1,214,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 556,076 and 1,214,134 is: 2,650,935.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
556,076 : 1,214,134 = 1,214,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
556,076/1,214,134 = 1,214,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
556,076x = 1,214,134 × 1,214,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
556,076x = 1,474,121,369,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,474,121,369,956/556,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,650,935.07
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