Finding the Third Proportional to 557,766 and 1,148,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 557,766 and 1,148,553 is: 2,365,102.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
557,766 : 1,148,553 = 1,148,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
557,766/1,148,553 = 1,148,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
557,766x = 1,148,553 × 1,148,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
557,766x = 1,319,173,993,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,319,173,993,809/557,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,365,102.92
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