Finding the Third Proportional to 554,186 and 1,194,853
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,186 and 1,194,853 is: 2,576,163.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,186 : 1,194,853 = 1,194,853 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,186/1,194,853 = 1,194,853/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,186x = 1,194,853 × 1,194,853 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,186x = 1,427,673,691,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,427,673,691,609/554,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,576,163.40
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