Finding the Third Proportional to 559,296 and 1,211,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 559,296 and 1,211,904 is: 2,626,000.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
559,296 : 1,211,904 = 1,211,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
559,296/1,211,904 = 1,211,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
559,296x = 1,211,904 × 1,211,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
559,296x = 1,468,711,305,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,468,711,305,216/559,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,626,000.02
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