Finding the Third Proportional to 558,992 and 1,206,497
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Solution
The third proportional to 558,992 and 1,206,497 is: 2,604,035.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
558,992 : 1,206,497 = 1,206,497 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
558,992/1,206,497 = 1,206,497/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
558,992x = 1,206,497 × 1,206,497 - Step 4: Simplify right side
558,992x = 1,455,635,011,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,455,635,011,009/558,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,604,035.50
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