Finding the Third Proportional to 554,598 and 1,193,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,598 and 1,193,260 is: 2,567,390.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,598 : 1,193,260 = 1,193,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,598/1,193,260 = 1,193,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,598x = 1,193,260 × 1,193,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,598x = 1,423,869,427,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,423,869,427,600/554,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,567,390.12
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