Finding the Third Proportional to 554,128 and 1,196,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,128 and 1,196,668 is: 2,584,266.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,128 : 1,196,668 = 1,196,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,128/1,196,668 = 1,196,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,128x = 1,196,668 × 1,196,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,128x = 1,432,014,302,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,432,014,302,224/554,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,584,266.27
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