Finding the Third Proportional to 555,164 and 1,192,921
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Solution
The third proportional to 555,164 and 1,192,921 is: 2,563,315.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555,164 : 1,192,921 = 1,192,921 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555,164/1,192,921 = 1,192,921/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555,164x = 1,192,921 × 1,192,921 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555,164x = 1,423,060,512,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,423,060,512,241/555,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,563,315.55
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