Finding the Third Proportional to 558,624 and 1,205,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 558,624 and 1,205,808 is: 2,602,775.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
558,624 : 1,205,808 = 1,205,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
558,624/1,205,808 = 1,205,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
558,624x = 1,205,808 × 1,205,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
558,624x = 1,453,972,932,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,453,972,932,864/558,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,602,775.63
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