Finding the Third Proportional to 555,497 and 1,193,861
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Solution
The third proportional to 555,497 and 1,193,861 is: 2,565,817.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555,497 : 1,193,861 = 1,193,861 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555,497/1,193,861 = 1,193,861/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555,497x = 1,193,861 × 1,193,861 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555,497x = 1,425,304,087,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,425,304,087,321/555,497 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,565,817.79
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