Finding the Third Proportional to 558,739.69 and 1,206,786.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 558,739.69 and 1,206,786.94 is: 2,606,463.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
558,739.69 : 1,206,786.94 = 1,206,786.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
558,739.69/1,206,786.94 = 1,206,786.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
558,739.69x = 1,206,786.94 × 1,206,786.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
558,739.69x = 1,456,334,712,520.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,456,334,712,520.63/558,739.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,606,463.70
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