Finding the Third Proportional to 540,084 and 1,163,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 540,084 and 1,163,268 is: 2,505,522.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540,084 : 1,163,268 = 1,163,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540,084/1,163,268 = 1,163,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540,084x = 1,163,268 × 1,163,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540,084x = 1,353,192,439,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,353,192,439,824/540,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,505,522.18
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