Finding the Third Proportional to 558,785 and 1,206,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 558,785 and 1,206,850 is: 2,606,524.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
558,785 : 1,206,850 = 1,206,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
558,785/1,206,850 = 1,206,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
558,785x = 1,206,850 × 1,206,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
558,785x = 1,456,486,922,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,456,486,922,500/558,785 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,606,524.73
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