Finding the Third Proportional to 554,108 and 1,192,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,108 and 1,192,958 is: 2,568,359.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,108 : 1,192,958 = 1,192,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,108/1,192,958 = 1,192,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,108x = 1,192,958 × 1,192,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,108x = 1,423,148,789,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,423,148,789,764/554,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,568,359.94
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