Finding the Third Proportional to 553,244 and 1,126,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 553,244 and 1,126,790 is: 2,294,929.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
553,244 : 1,126,790 = 1,126,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
553,244/1,126,790 = 1,126,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
553,244x = 1,126,790 × 1,126,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
553,244x = 1,269,655,704,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,269,655,704,100/553,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,294,929.01
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