Finding the Third Proportional to 554,226 and 1,194,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,226 and 1,194,936 is: 2,576,335.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,226 : 1,194,936 = 1,194,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,226/1,194,936 = 1,194,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,226x = 1,194,936 × 1,194,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,226x = 1,427,872,044,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,427,872,044,096/554,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,576,335.37
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