Finding the Third Proportional to 554,716 and 1,197,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,716 and 1,197,824 is: 2,586,516.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,716 : 1,197,824 = 1,197,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,716/1,197,824 = 1,197,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,716x = 1,197,824 × 1,197,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,716x = 1,434,782,334,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,434,782,334,976/554,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,586,516.95
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