Finding the Third Proportional to 554,584 and 1,135,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,584 and 1,135,400 is: 2,324,504.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,584 : 1,135,400 = 1,135,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,584/1,135,400 = 1,135,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,584x = 1,135,400 × 1,135,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,584x = 1,289,133,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,289,133,160,000/554,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,324,504.78
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