Finding the Third Proportional to 554,418 and 1,194,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,418 and 1,194,102 is: 2,571,849.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,418 : 1,194,102 = 1,194,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,418/1,194,102 = 1,194,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,418x = 1,194,102 × 1,194,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,418x = 1,425,879,586,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,425,879,586,404/554,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,571,849.37
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