Finding the Third Proportional to 556,130 and 1,214,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 556,130 and 1,214,244 is: 2,651,157.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
556,130 : 1,214,244 = 1,214,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
556,130/1,214,244 = 1,214,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
556,130x = 1,214,244 × 1,214,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
556,130x = 1,474,388,491,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,474,388,491,536/556,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,651,157.99
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