Finding the Third Proportional to 554,930 and 1,197,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 554,930 and 1,197,268 is: 2,583,119.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,930 : 1,197,268 = 1,197,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,930/1,197,268 = 1,197,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,930x = 1,197,268 × 1,197,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,930x = 1,433,450,663,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,433,450,663,824/554,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,583,119.79
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