Finding the Third Proportional to 558,892 and 1,206,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 558,892 and 1,206,306 is: 2,603,676.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
558,892 : 1,206,306 = 1,206,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
558,892/1,206,306 = 1,206,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
558,892x = 1,206,306 × 1,206,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
558,892x = 1,455,174,165,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,455,174,165,636/558,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,603,676.86
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