Finding the Third Proportional to 557,469 and 1,193,643
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Solution
The third proportional to 557,469 and 1,193,643 is: 2,555,807.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
557,469 : 1,193,643 = 1,193,643 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
557,469/1,193,643 = 1,193,643/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
557,469x = 1,193,643 × 1,193,643 - Step 4: Simplify right side
557,469x = 1,424,783,611,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,424,783,611,449/557,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,555,807.79
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