Finding the Third Proportional to 554,156 and 1,193,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,156 and 1,193,798 is: 2,571,755.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,156 : 1,193,798 = 1,193,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,156/1,193,798 = 1,193,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,156x = 1,193,798 × 1,193,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,156x = 1,425,153,664,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,425,153,664,804/554,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,571,755.36
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