Finding the Third Proportional to 555,170 and 1,194,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 555,170 and 1,194,535 is: 2,570,228.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555,170 : 1,194,535 = 1,194,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555,170/1,194,535 = 1,194,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555,170x = 1,194,535 × 1,194,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555,170x = 1,426,913,866,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,426,913,866,225/555,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,570,228.70
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