Finding the Third Proportional to 558,972 and 1,206,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 558,972 and 1,206,472 is: 2,604,020.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
558,972 : 1,206,472 = 1,206,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
558,972/1,206,472 = 1,206,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
558,972x = 1,206,472 × 1,206,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
558,972x = 1,455,574,686,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,455,574,686,784/558,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,604,020.75
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