Finding the Third Proportional to 555,028 and 1,194,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 555,028 and 1,194,224 is: 2,569,547.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555,028 : 1,194,224 = 1,194,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555,028/1,194,224 = 1,194,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555,028x = 1,194,224 × 1,194,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555,028x = 1,426,170,962,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,426,170,962,176/555,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,569,547.77
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