Finding the Third Proportional to 554,088 and 1,195,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,088 and 1,195,656 is: 2,580,083.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,088 : 1,195,656 = 1,195,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,088/1,195,656 = 1,195,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,088x = 1,195,656 × 1,195,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,088x = 1,429,593,270,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,429,593,270,336/554,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,580,083.44
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