Finding the Third Proportional to 550,294 and 1,192,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 550,294 and 1,192,190 is: 2,582,832.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
550,294 : 1,192,190 = 1,192,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
550,294/1,192,190 = 1,192,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
550,294x = 1,192,190 × 1,192,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
550,294x = 1,421,316,996,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,421,316,996,100/550,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,582,832.08
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