Finding the Third Proportional to 554,157.70 and 1,193,802.05
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,157.70 and 1,193,802.05 is: 2,571,764.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,157.70 : 1,193,802.05 = 1,193,802.05 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,157.70/1,193,802.05 = 1,193,802.05/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,157.70x = 1,193,802.05 × 1,193,802.05 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,157.70x = 1,425,163,327,122.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,425,163,327,122.94/554,157.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,571,764.89
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