Finding the Third Proportional to 554,064 and 1,196,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,064 and 1,196,736 is: 2,584,858.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,064 : 1,196,736 = 1,196,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,064/1,196,736 = 1,196,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,064x = 1,196,736 × 1,196,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,064x = 1,432,177,053,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,432,177,053,696/554,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,584,858.52
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