Finding the Third Proportional to 554,054 and 1,195,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,054 and 1,195,586 is: 2,579,939.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,054 : 1,195,586 = 1,195,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,054/1,195,586 = 1,195,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,054x = 1,195,586 × 1,195,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,054x = 1,429,425,883,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,429,425,883,396/554,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,579,939.65
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