Finding the Third Proportional to 558,769 and 1,206,858
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Solution
The third proportional to 558,769 and 1,206,858 is: 2,606,633.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
558,769 : 1,206,858 = 1,206,858 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
558,769/1,206,858 = 1,206,858/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
558,769x = 1,206,858 × 1,206,858 - Step 4: Simplify right side
558,769x = 1,456,506,232,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,456,506,232,164/558,769 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,606,633.93
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