Finding the Third Proportional to 554,050.50 and 1,193,589
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,050.50 and 1,193,589 is: 2,571,344.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,050.50 : 1,193,589 = 1,193,589 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,050.50/1,193,589 = 1,193,589/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,050.50x = 1,193,589 × 1,193,589 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,050.50x = 1,424,654,700,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,424,654,700,921/554,050.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,571,344.49
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