Finding the Third Proportional to 558,630 and 1,205,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 558,630 and 1,205,790 is: 2,602,669.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
558,630 : 1,205,790 = 1,205,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
558,630/1,205,790 = 1,205,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
558,630x = 1,205,790 × 1,205,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
558,630x = 1,453,929,524,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,453,929,524,100/558,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,602,669.97
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