Finding the Third Proportional to 554,632 and 1,135,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,632 and 1,135,550 is: 2,324,917.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,632 : 1,135,550 = 1,135,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,632/1,135,550 = 1,135,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,632x = 1,135,550 × 1,135,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,632x = 1,289,473,802,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,289,473,802,500/554,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,324,917.79
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