Finding the Third Proportional to 554,268 and 1,191,413
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,268 and 1,191,413 is: 2,560,972.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,268 : 1,191,413 = 1,191,413 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,268/1,191,413 = 1,191,413/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,268x = 1,191,413 × 1,191,413 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,268x = 1,419,464,936,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,419,464,936,569/554,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,560,972.19
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