Finding the Third Proportional to 556,276 and 1,196,384
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Solution
The third proportional to 556,276 and 1,196,384 is: 2,573,065.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
556,276 : 1,196,384 = 1,196,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
556,276/1,196,384 = 1,196,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
556,276x = 1,196,384 × 1,196,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
556,276x = 1,431,334,675,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,431,334,675,456/556,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,573,065.66
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