Finding the Third Proportional to 557,954 and 1,210,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 557,954 and 1,210,372 is: 2,625,665.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
557,954 : 1,210,372 = 1,210,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
557,954/1,210,372 = 1,210,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
557,954x = 1,210,372 × 1,210,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
557,954x = 1,465,000,378,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,465,000,378,384/557,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,625,665.16
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