Finding the Third Proportional to 558,234 and 1,210,989
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Solution
The third proportional to 558,234 and 1,210,989 is: 2,627,024.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
558,234 : 1,210,989 = 1,210,989 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
558,234/1,210,989 = 1,210,989/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
558,234x = 1,210,989 × 1,210,989 - Step 4: Simplify right side
558,234x = 1,466,494,358,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,466,494,358,121/558,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,627,024.43
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