Finding the Third Proportional to 550,194 and 1,205,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 550,194 and 1,205,358 is: 2,640,682.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
550,194 : 1,205,358 = 1,205,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
550,194/1,205,358 = 1,205,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
550,194x = 1,205,358 × 1,205,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
550,194x = 1,452,887,908,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,452,887,908,164/550,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,640,682.94
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