Finding the Third Proportional to 554,114 and 1,211,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,114 and 1,211,908 is: 2,650,575.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,114 : 1,211,908 = 1,211,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,114/1,211,908 = 1,211,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,114x = 1,211,908 × 1,211,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,114x = 1,468,721,000,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,468,721,000,464/554,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,650,575.51
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