Finding the Third Proportional to 556,314 and 1,201,323
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Solution
The third proportional to 556,314 and 1,201,323 is: 2,594,176.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
556,314 : 1,201,323 = 1,201,323 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
556,314/1,201,323 = 1,201,323/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
556,314x = 1,201,323 × 1,201,323 - Step 4: Simplify right side
556,314x = 1,443,176,950,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,443,176,950,329/556,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,594,176.94
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