Finding the Third Proportional to 557,392 and 1,221,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 557,392 and 1,221,092 is: 2,675,075.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
557,392 : 1,221,092 = 1,221,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
557,392/1,221,092 = 1,221,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
557,392x = 1,221,092 × 1,221,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
557,392x = 1,491,065,672,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,491,065,672,464/557,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,675,075.48
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