Finding the Third Proportional to 554,574 and 1,135,419
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,574 and 1,135,419 is: 2,324,624.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,574 : 1,135,419 = 1,135,419 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,574/1,135,419 = 1,135,419/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,574x = 1,135,419 × 1,135,419 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,574x = 1,289,176,305,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,289,176,305,561/554,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,324,624.50
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