Finding the Third Proportional to 554,200 and 1,193,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,200 and 1,193,168 is: 2,568,837.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,200 : 1,193,168 = 1,193,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,200/1,193,168 = 1,193,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,200x = 1,193,168 × 1,193,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,200x = 1,423,649,876,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,423,649,876,224/554,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,568,837.74
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