Finding the Third Proportional to 555,094 and 1,195,837
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Solution
The third proportional to 555,094 and 1,195,837 is: 2,576,187.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555,094 : 1,195,837 = 1,195,837 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555,094/1,195,837 = 1,195,837/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555,094x = 1,195,837 × 1,195,837 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555,094x = 1,430,026,130,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,430,026,130,569/555,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,576,187.33
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