Finding the Third Proportional to 555,024 and 1,194,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 555,024 and 1,194,372 is: 2,570,203.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555,024 : 1,194,372 = 1,194,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555,024/1,194,372 = 1,194,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555,024x = 1,194,372 × 1,194,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555,024x = 1,426,524,474,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,426,524,474,384/555,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,570,203.22
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