Finding the Third Proportional to 554,136 and 1,211,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,136 and 1,211,952 is: 2,650,662.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,136 : 1,211,952 = 1,211,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,136/1,211,952 = 1,211,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,136x = 1,211,952 × 1,211,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,136x = 1,468,827,650,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,468,827,650,304/554,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,650,662.74
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