Finding the Third Proportional to 557,104 and 1,221,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 557,104 and 1,221,006 is: 2,676,081.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
557,104 : 1,221,006 = 1,221,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
557,104/1,221,006 = 1,221,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
557,104x = 1,221,006 × 1,221,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
557,104x = 1,490,855,652,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,490,855,652,036/557,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,676,081.40
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