Finding the Third Proportional to 554,004 and 1,190,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,004 and 1,190,763 is: 2,559,397.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,004 : 1,190,763 = 1,190,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,004/1,190,763 = 1,190,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,004x = 1,190,763 × 1,190,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,004x = 1,417,916,522,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,417,916,522,169/554,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,559,397.63
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