Finding the Third Proportional to 555,544 and 1,195,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 555,544 and 1,195,472 is: 2,572,529.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555,544 : 1,195,472 = 1,195,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555,544/1,195,472 = 1,195,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555,544x = 1,195,472 × 1,195,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555,544x = 1,429,153,302,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,429,153,302,784/555,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,572,529.45
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