Finding the Third Proportional to 556,368 and 1,201,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 556,368 and 1,201,432 is: 2,594,395.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
556,368 : 1,201,432 = 1,201,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
556,368/1,201,432 = 1,201,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
556,368x = 1,201,432 × 1,201,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
556,368x = 1,443,438,850,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,443,438,850,624/556,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,594,395.89
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