Finding the Third Proportional to 554,818 and 1,193,902
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,818 and 1,193,902 is: 2,569,134.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,818 : 1,193,902 = 1,193,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,818/1,193,902 = 1,193,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,818x = 1,193,902 × 1,193,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,818x = 1,425,401,985,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,425,401,985,604/554,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,569,134.36
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