Finding the Third Proportional to 557,154 and 1,202,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 557,154 and 1,202,976 is: 2,597,399.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
557,154 : 1,202,976 = 1,202,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
557,154/1,202,976 = 1,202,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
557,154x = 1,202,976 × 1,202,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
557,154x = 1,447,151,256,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,447,151,256,576/557,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,597,399.03
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