Finding the Third Proportional to 554,232 and 1,194,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,232 and 1,194,948 is: 2,576,359.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,232 : 1,194,948 = 1,194,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,232/1,194,948 = 1,194,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,232x = 1,194,948 × 1,194,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,232x = 1,427,900,722,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,427,900,722,704/554,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,576,359.22
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