Finding the Third Proportional to 557,390 and 1,221,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 557,390 and 1,221,088 is: 2,675,067.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
557,390 : 1,221,088 = 1,221,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
557,390/1,221,088 = 1,221,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
557,390x = 1,221,088 × 1,221,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
557,390x = 1,491,055,903,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,491,055,903,744/557,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,675,067.55
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