Finding the Third Proportional to 558,198 and 1,163,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 558,198 and 1,163,628 is: 2,425,716.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
558,198 : 1,163,628 = 1,163,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
558,198/1,163,628 = 1,163,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
558,198x = 1,163,628 × 1,163,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
558,198x = 1,354,030,122,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,354,030,122,384/558,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,425,716.54
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