Finding the Third Proportional to 550,092 and 1,134,438
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Solution
The third proportional to 550,092 and 1,134,438 is: 2,339,516.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
550,092 : 1,134,438 = 1,134,438 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
550,092/1,134,438 = 1,134,438/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
550,092x = 1,134,438 × 1,134,438 - Step 4: Simplify right side
550,092x = 1,286,949,575,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,286,949,575,844/550,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,339,516.98
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