Finding the Third Proportional to 554,356.13 and 1,197,189
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,356.13 and 1,197,189 is: 2,585,452.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,356.13 : 1,197,189 = 1,197,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,356.13/1,197,189 = 1,197,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,356.13x = 1,197,189 × 1,197,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,356.13x = 1,433,261,501,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,433,261,501,721/554,356.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,585,452.63
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