Finding the Third Proportional to 558,609 and 1,214,418
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Solution
The third proportional to 558,609 and 1,214,418 is: 2,640,149.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
558,609 : 1,214,418 = 1,214,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
558,609/1,214,418 = 1,214,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
558,609x = 1,214,418 × 1,214,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
558,609x = 1,474,811,078,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,474,811,078,724/558,609 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,640,149.15
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