Finding the Third Proportional to 557,843 and 1,219,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 557,843 and 1,219,366 is: 2,665,361.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
557,843 : 1,219,366 = 1,219,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
557,843/1,219,366 = 1,219,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
557,843x = 1,219,366 × 1,219,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
557,843x = 1,486,853,441,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,486,853,441,956/557,843 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,665,361.83
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