Finding the Third Proportional to 538,143 and 1,170,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 538,143 and 1,170,876 is: 2,547,558.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
538,143 : 1,170,876 = 1,170,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
538,143/1,170,876 = 1,170,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
538,143x = 1,170,876 × 1,170,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
538,143x = 1,370,950,607,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,370,950,607,376/538,143 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,547,558.19
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