Finding the Third Proportional to 550,094 and 1,134,442
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Solution
The third proportional to 550,094 and 1,134,442 is: 2,339,524.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
550,094 : 1,134,442 = 1,134,442 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
550,094/1,134,442 = 1,134,442/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
550,094x = 1,134,442 × 1,134,442 - Step 4: Simplify right side
550,094x = 1,286,958,651,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,286,958,651,364/550,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,339,524.97
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