Finding the Third Proportional to 558,240 and 1,210,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 558,240 and 1,210,080 is: 2,623,053.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
558,240 : 1,210,080 = 1,210,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
558,240/1,210,080 = 1,210,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
558,240x = 1,210,080 × 1,210,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
558,240x = 1,464,293,606,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,464,293,606,400/558,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,623,053.90
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