Finding the Third Proportional to 555,622 and 1,194,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 555,622 and 1,194,080 is: 2,566,181.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555,622 : 1,194,080 = 1,194,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555,622/1,194,080 = 1,194,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555,622x = 1,194,080 × 1,194,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555,622x = 1,425,827,046,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,425,827,046,400/555,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,566,181.77
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