Finding the Third Proportional to 554,634 and 1,197,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,634 and 1,197,828 is: 2,586,916.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,634 : 1,197,828 = 1,197,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,634/1,197,828 = 1,197,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,634x = 1,197,828 × 1,197,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,634x = 1,434,791,917,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,434,791,917,584/554,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,586,916.63
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