Finding the Third Proportional to 555,149 and 1,194,497
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Solution
The third proportional to 555,149 and 1,194,497 is: 2,570,162.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555,149 : 1,194,497 = 1,194,497 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555,149/1,194,497 = 1,194,497/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555,149x = 1,194,497 × 1,194,497 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555,149x = 1,426,823,083,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,426,823,083,009/555,149 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,570,162.39
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