Finding the Third Proportional to 557,584 and 1,207,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 557,584 and 1,207,328 is: 2,614,208.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
557,584 : 1,207,328 = 1,207,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
557,584/1,207,328 = 1,207,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
557,584x = 1,207,328 × 1,207,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
557,584x = 1,457,640,899,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,457,640,899,584/557,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,614,208.62
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