Finding the Third Proportional to 554,330 and 1,197,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,330 and 1,197,364 is: 2,586,330.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,330 : 1,197,364 = 1,197,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,330/1,197,364 = 1,197,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,330x = 1,197,364 × 1,197,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,330x = 1,433,680,548,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,433,680,548,496/554,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,586,330.43
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