Finding the Third Proportional to 554,174 and 1,193,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,174 and 1,193,807 is: 2,571,710.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,174 : 1,193,807 = 1,193,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,174/1,193,807 = 1,193,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,174x = 1,193,807 × 1,193,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,174x = 1,425,175,153,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,425,175,153,249/554,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,571,710.61
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