Finding the Third Proportional to 554,696 and 1,081,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,696 and 1,081,744 is: 2,109,570.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,696 : 1,081,744 = 1,081,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,696/1,081,744 = 1,081,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,696x = 1,081,744 × 1,081,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,696x = 1,170,170,081,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,170,170,081,536/554,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,109,570.07
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