Finding the Third Proportional to 554,630 and 1,135,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,630 and 1,135,546 is: 2,324,909.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,630 : 1,135,546 = 1,135,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,630/1,135,546 = 1,135,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,630x = 1,135,546 × 1,135,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,630x = 1,289,464,718,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,289,464,718,116/554,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,324,909.79
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