Finding the Third Proportional to 555,414 and 1,195,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 555,414 and 1,195,212 is: 2,572,012.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555,414 : 1,195,212 = 1,195,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555,414/1,195,212 = 1,195,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555,414x = 1,195,212 × 1,195,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555,414x = 1,428,531,724,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,428,531,724,944/555,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,572,012.45
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