Finding the Third Proportional to 556,981 and 1,218,289
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Solution
The third proportional to 556,981 and 1,218,289 is: 2,664,773.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
556,981 : 1,218,289 = 1,218,289 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
556,981/1,218,289 = 1,218,289/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
556,981x = 1,218,289 × 1,218,289 - Step 4: Simplify right side
556,981x = 1,484,228,087,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,484,228,087,521/556,981 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,664,773.28
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