Finding the Third Proportional to 554,208 and 1,193,879
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,208 and 1,193,879 is: 2,571,863.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,208 : 1,193,879 = 1,193,879 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,208/1,193,879 = 1,193,879/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,208x = 1,193,879 × 1,193,879 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,208x = 1,425,347,066,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,425,347,066,641/554,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,571,863.03
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