Finding the Third Proportional to 554,580 and 1,135,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,580 and 1,135,392 is: 2,324,488.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,580 : 1,135,392 = 1,135,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,580/1,135,392 = 1,135,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,580x = 1,135,392 × 1,135,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,580x = 1,289,114,993,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,289,114,993,664/554,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,324,488.79
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