Finding the Third Proportional to 554,358 and 1,197,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,358 and 1,197,348 is: 2,586,130.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,358 : 1,197,348 = 1,197,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,358/1,197,348 = 1,197,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,358x = 1,197,348 × 1,197,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,358x = 1,433,642,233,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,433,642,233,104/554,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,586,130.68
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