Finding the Third Proportional to 538,120 and 1,181,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 538,120 and 1,181,200 is: 2,592,792.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
538,120 : 1,181,200 = 1,181,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
538,120/1,181,200 = 1,181,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
538,120x = 1,181,200 × 1,181,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
538,120x = 1,395,233,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,395,233,440,000/538,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,592,792.39
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